Traditional and contemporary models are examined to explain economic landscapes, regionalization processes, and tools for planning and policy analysis. Analytical methods are applied to the interpretation of actual spatial patterns of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and to the valuation of environmental amenities. Explores the evolution of tourism as a geographical process and examines its physical, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Study of global, regional, and local tourist flows, with special attention to southern Oregon. Topics in Physical Geography 2 credits Advanced study of a selected topic in physical geography such as vegetation, soils, hydrology, or landforms.
Emphasis is on processes responsible for geographic patterns of the physical phenomenon.
Topics are selected on the basis of their importance to human-environment interrelationships. Topics in Human Geography 2 credits Advanced study of a selected topic in human geography. Emphasis is on the processes responsible for creation of geographic patterns. Topics are selected on the basis of their significance toward understanding local, regional, or global events. Geog 107 and upper division or graduate standing.