Study of the physical and human geography of the Middle East, with emphasis on land use, natural resource, and environmental problems of this largely arid region., 3360. Study of relationship of technological development and energy use with human use of the earth from pre-humans to the present. Study of the physical and human geography of South America, with special emphasis on contemporary issues. Study of the physical and human geography of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, with emphasis on contemporary issues. Evaluation and analysis of earth-forming processes and terrain features in relation to human activities.
Course emphasizes analytical techniques.
An advanced course in geographic information systems. Major topics include data acquisition, database management, and spatial analysis techniques. Laboratory emphasizes experience with professional GIS software. The geographic bases of regional integration in the Western Hemisphere and the relationship of the free trade movement to the internal development of Western Hemisphere countries, with emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. Study of plants and animals in their spatial context, their functional interaction, and applied aspects of biogeography, especially as related to man's impact on the biosphere.