Geography Courses The department offers a number of geography courses that cover the range of disciplines. This includes human, physical, economic, health and geographic information systems. In the past we have offered seminar courses and will offer field courses for hand-on experience. Courses in Geography are closely associated with those in the Geographic Information Systems Department. GEOG 1300: Principles of Geography (3:3-0) The basic elements of cultural and physical geography. This will include maps, weather and climate, land forms, population, urban, nations, states, and other related topics. GEOG 1301: Physical Geography (3:3-0) A study of the earth as the habitat of man; an interpretative description of the earth in space; maps; weather and climate; spatial distribution of land forms, soils, water, minerals, plants and animals. Usually offered only in the spring semester. GEOG 1302: Cultural Geography (3:3-0) This course is a geographic
survey of the major components of human culture, including forms of
livelihood, religion and language. An introduction to concepts related to the
study of folk and popular culture, and settlement patterns are part of the
course content. GEOG 1303:World Regional Geography (3:3-0) A study of major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions. GEOG 2312: Economic Geography (3:3-0) Analytical study of the historical development of particular economic distributions as they relate to social, cultural, political, and physical factors. Includes critical inquiry into the reasons for location of various types of economic activity, production, and marketing. (Also known as ECON 2311) GEOG 2389: Academic Cooperative (3:2-4) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in geography. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions. $16 Lab fee.
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