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Geography Courses

Course Descriptions

Prefix Number Title Hours
GEO 101 GEOGRPHY EUROPE/MIDEAST/AFRICA 3 (3-0)

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.

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GEO 102 GEOG ASIA/PACIFIC/WESTERN HEM 3 (3-0)

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.

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GEO 271 SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I 1 (1-0)

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.

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GEO 272 SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II 2 (2-0)

Similar to GEO 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.

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GEO 273 SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III 3 (3-0)

Similar to GEO 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.