A broadly-based course that would be of interest to students in all disciplines. A study of various elements that contribute to the physical appearance of the surface of the earth. Practical aspects include urban heat studies and erosion and deposition processes. An introduction to theory and principles of geographic analytical techniques. Emphasis on communicating geographic information.
Labs offer hands-on manipulation and analysis of spatial data.
Required for students identifying Geography as a field of study. An examination of the cultural, historical, social and political patterns and processes of the built environment. Topics include cultural ecology, migration and diffusion, ethnic diversity, perception of environment, landscape imagery and technological change. Of interest to students in all disciplines. A study of the organization and interaction of economic activities and how they influence the appearance of the landscape.