Course Descriptions
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO | 101 | GEOGRPHY EUROPE/MIDEAST/AFRICA | 3 (3-0) | SPR SS |
A survey of the human, physical, and cultural factors which influence population, distribution, and economic and political activities in Europe, Russia, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East. Special emphasis is placed on the environmental, demographic, and economic impact of globalization and climate change.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO | 102 | GEOG ASIA/PACIFIC/WESTERN HEM | 3 (3-0) | SPR SS |
A regional survey of North America, the Pacific Rim, Middle America, South America, South Asia, China and Southeast Asia. This course considers the cultural, physical, political, economic, urban, historical and human geography of these regions.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO | 271 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I | 1 (1-0) | SPR SS |
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of geography or related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO | 272 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II | 2 (2-0) | SPR SS |
Similar to GEO 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO | 273 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III | 3 (3-0) | SPR SS |
Similar to GEO 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.