Geography

Survey of the broad-scale study of geography as a science. Topics covered include cartography, weather and climate, oceans, landforms, natural resources, human impacts on the environment, as well as cultural, political, economic, and urban geography. General Education Core Curriculum, Behavioral/Social Sciences. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Every Spring.

Examines cultural, political, economic, and environmental relationships among countries, grouped by region; regions are designated by physical locations as well as by the cultures and histories that make them unique. General Education Core Curriculum, Behavioral/Social Sciences. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Fall.

This course will focus on the four major components of the natural environment (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere), including their character, distribution, origin, and relationship with humans. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Fall and Spring.

In this course, human geography is studied through five culture themes: region, diffusion, ecology, interaction, and landscape. Major content areas include language, ethnic, political, agriculture, transportation, industrial, and urban geography. As needed.

Examines the effects that humans have on different parts of the physical environment (such as air, oceans, fresh water, forests, etc.) as a result of how humans live. Emphasis on how human search for, and use of, natural resources disturbs natural systems and what can be done to minimize the disturbance. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 210 or its equivalent. Fall.

Examines the origin and diffusion of the major world religions. Historical and social circumstances that led to main doctrines are explored. Emphasis on current distribution and how religions leave an imprint on the human and physical landscapes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 210 or its equivalent. Spring.