Each cultural realm is analyzed in respect to the larger international community with special attention given to current events and issues. An introduction to spatially based economic practice and theory. Emphasis is on place, population, environment and resources, and locational and international business theory. The class will analyze case studies and current events and place them within the larger context of the international economic community. A survey of the world environment from a geographical and ecological perspective.
Emphasis is placed on an analysis of the human use of land, water, air, and biotic resources.
Specific consideration given to pollution, global climate, land and water resources, population, world agriculture, mineral and energy resources, environmental economics and politics, parks and wilderness areas, and environmental quality. Focus on humans as agents of change and the necessity of achieving a sustainable global environment. This laboratory course is designed to complement GEG 220. It is an interdisciplinary scientific investigation of environmental systems and issues. The laboratory, field analysis, and investigations includes such areas as biogeographical studies, land use, energy resources, air and water quality, solid wastes, population studies, politics and environmental policy, agricultural productivity, and environmental planning.