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Geography (GEOG)

GEOG 120 Physical Geography (see Infrequently Offered Coursess section of the Catalog)

GEOG 140 World Regional Geography - GS 3
This course introduces geographic themes and topics of increasing relevance in our global society, and enhances awareness and appreciation of other peoples and places in the world. Through this regional survey of lands and life, students gain a better grasp of differences and commonalities among the world's physical and human landscapes, and what these mean in their lives here in the United States. Characteristics examined in each region include the physical environment, population distribution, cultural landscapes, and selected historical, political, and economic issues -- all from a spatial point of view. This regional approach consistently emphasizes place names and map work. See General Education Extended Course Description.

GEOG 225 Social Geography - GS 3
This course provides an introductory survey of geographic themes and concepts of social and cultural relevance in our fast-changing world. The course also offers an opportunity to raise understanding and appreciation for geographic realities in the lives of people across the globe, as well as in our own daily lives -- past, present, and future. Topics include population dynamics, migration, ethnicity, gender, language, religion, urbanization, and the political landscape. Geographic aspects of these social issues are examined at a variety of scales in diverse locales. Map work is emphasized; one full-day urban field trip is conducted. See General Education Extended Course Description.

GEOG 354 Geography Field Study
A geographic exploration of a particular country or region, focusing on the natural environment, history of human activity and interaction, and cultural landscapes of both the past and present. Travel course. Field Study costs not included in tuition.

GEOG 363 Global Urbanization - GS 11
This course focuses on the development of the present global urban system--primarily, but not exclusively, from a geographic perspective. Topics include: the origins and evolution of cities in both the developed and developing world (non-industrial to post-industrial-with special attention to U.S. urban growth); models of internal structure of cities; and, the recent growth of both "world cities" (those power centers that dominate the global economy) and of the developing world's fast-growing "megacities." Both the enduring promise and the persistent problems of urbanization across the globe are addressed. The functions and meanings of cities will be explored from various cultural perspectives. See General Education Extended Course Description.

GEOG 489 Special Topics
Examination of selected topics of interest to faculty and students, such as urbanization, demographics, maps and map-making, Geographic Information Systems, cultural landscapes, an in-depth regional exploration, or other topic.

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