Geography

This survey course provides students with an understanding of contemporary issues through a spatial, specifically regional, context. World Cultures including political, economic, historical, and societal issues are emphasized and connected to their physical environment. Geographical models and principles are also examined.

This course examines important global themes and controversial issues in the context of human/environment interactions. Using geographical tools and skills, the course explores the world around us in relation to people, cultures, places, and space. It seeks to facilitate critical thinking on complex problems such as uneven development, inequality, regional differences, and environmental degradation, so students can understand the causes of these problems and suggest possible remedies.