Envr 124:
S/Environmental Issues

This introductory course is an interdisciplinary examination of historical and contemporary environmental problems. It examines the impact of human activity on the environment and the complex interrelationships between people and the natural world. It also explores the socioeconomic and political dimensions behind environmental change, and evaluates solutions to environmental dilemmas such as deforestation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, and biodiversity loss.

Geog 102:
S/Human Geography

A study of the geographic distribution and interrelationships of human activities over the face of the earth, particularly the variation in cultural and social phenomena and their related imprint on the geographic landscape. Such factors as language, religion, settlements, population, and economic activities are studied as they are distributed and interrelated in earth space. Offered every year

Geog 274:
Conservation & Resource Mgmt

The concepts of wise resource management and their application to contemporary resource problems. Includes the historical development of principles of conservation and resource management in the United States, a survey of fundamental concepts guiding management of renewable and non-renewable resources, and discussion of specific methods of intelligent resource management. Offered every year

Geog 330:
Cultural Geography

Critical developments and debates in cultural geography are examined. Students are also introduced to empirical research in cultural geography. A sub-field of human geography, cultural geography focuses on the impact of human culture, both material and non-material, on the natural environment and the human organization of space. A seminar-style course, students engage in critical discussion of selected readings and conduct original research. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or permission of instructor. Offered not offered on a regular basis

Geog 369:
Canadian Field Studies

An intensive field course involving ten days to two weeks of travel through portions of Canada. The course is designed to introduce students to the methods and techniques of geographic field research. This course will examine both the human and physical landscape of Canada. Students will observe the indigenous population and their relationship to the natural resource base. Spatial patterns of historical settlement, industry, economic development, and tourism will be observed. Travel will be by minibus. Lodging will be arranged at Canadian universities or hotel/motel accommodations. Students will be required to keep detailed field notes and a diary of daily activities and to participate during evening seminars. Each student, in consultation with the instructor, will select a particular aspect of the region's geography and present an oral report at the conclusion of the course. A final written report will be required within 3 weeks of the end of the course. Prerequisites: GEOG 261 or permission of the instructor. Offered every second year

Geog 374:
Geographic Thought

A brief history of geographic thought and an introduction to current issues in geography. Credits: 3(3-0). Prerequisites: Senior (majors or minors) or permission of instructor. Offered every fall