An introduction to physical geography, surveying climate, vegetation, soils, landforms, and water resources in their areal interrelations and distributions. Sophomore or higher standing and admission to University Honors Program. A general interdepartmental seminar. An examination of patterns of political control and the changes in these patterns as political systems evolve, emphasizing the interrelationships between politics and the physical environment. A world regional study of population and cultural phenomena.
Emphasis is placed upon human organization of and relationship to the environment.
A consideration of major environmental questions of today's world and the ecological aspects relating to the conservation of man's renewable and non-renewable resources. Approval of chairperson of department. Investigation of a topic or period of special interest, with reports to the instructor. Subject matter varies. See the International Studies section of the catalog for details.