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Courses in Spring 2007
Geo 101:
World Regional Geography
This course offers a broad introduction to
world regions, and we will approach the study of these regions from a
geographical perspective. For each region of the world, we will
investigate the landforms and physical geography, natural resource,
climate, population patterns, human impacts on the environment,
economy, cultural landscapes, and patterns of development.
Geo 322:
Urban Geography
In this class,
we will examine the form and function of cities and explore geographic
theories related to urban evolution and internal and external patterns
of interaction. There is an emphasis on large urban agglomerations,
particularly in the Western World. Multiple perspectives on urban
problems will be explored. Individual and group field work
examining local and regional urban areas is integral to the course.
Previously taught courses:
Geo 244:
Land Use
This course will review the relationship of people to the land and how
technological advances, expanding population, and economic systems have
put increasing pressure on scarce resources. The spatial approach
of land use and the interaction of the physical and cultural
environment in the decision-making process will be emphasized.
Ess 108: Conservation of Natural Resources
This
class provides an introduction to environmental conservation from a
geographic perspective. Material is presented using hands-on
assignments, field work, and lecture. Basic elements of the
physical environmental are examined in light of the interaction between
physical and human systems, and there is an emphasis on the fundamental
relationship of society to agricultural, water, biotic, mineral and
energy resources. Local and regional examples are used to
illustrate conservation problems.
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