This course introduces students to the world s diverse political structures and practices. The addition of a developing nation allows for the examination of the influence of economic development on the politics and government of the country. This course provides students with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory human geography courses. Students study the patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, as well as the use and alteration of Earth s surface. They employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences.
Students take the advanced placement examination in Geography.
This course examines the period from the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, and age of exploration to the collapse of the Soviet Empire. During their examination of major historical concepts and their supporting data, students gain an understanding of the rise and decline of Europe and the impact of Europeans in the contemporary world. They are challenged to understand political, economic, and social change to better comprehend the world in which they live. Students take the advanced placement examination in European History. This course is for students who are ready to meet the demands of college-level work in both macro and microeconomics.