Analysis of landscapes, with special attention to California and the West. Emphasis on humans as agents of environmental change. Provides a broad survey of general geographical principles and facts on a world scale as well as introduces students to the broad regional and resource geography of the U.S., emphasizing in particular the interactions of physical and cultural factors. General principles demonstrated using examples from the western United States with special emphasis on California. Emphasis on Southern California.
Students research and make oral presentations on topics determined by agreement with instructor.
Theories of population growth, urbanization, industrial location, interregional trade, and regional planning. Emphasis on theoretical approaches and mathematical models. The first quarter of a series of urban policy issues in view of the principles of urban politics and urban administration. Special emphasis on transportation problems. Urban theory as it pertains to American metropolitan areas.