GEO 101 ELEMENTS OF WORLD GEOGRAPHY
An introductory course dealing with the fundamentals of the Earth's surface, including both physical and cultural factors. Landforms, climate, and vegetation, as well as world regional population and cultures, are examined.
 

GEO 302 GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA
A regional treatment of the continent and the natural regions forming the basis for subdivisions. Political, cultural and economic factors in relation to geography are examined.

GEO 304 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA
A physical and cultural study of Latin America. Physical environments, climates, culture, urbanization, and land-use patterns are examined.

GEO 306 GEOGRAPHY OF THE MUSLIM WORLD
A regional treatment of those areas of North Africa and Asia in which Islam is the predominant religion. Political, cultural, and economic factors in relation to geography are examined.

• Prerequisite: GEO 101 or permission of the Department Chair.

GEO 351 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
A study of the relationship between humans and their environment. Major topics include ecosystems, natural resources, the effects of human activities on the environment and how humans can affect their responses within the confines of natural laws and culture.

• Recommended for primary and secondary education social studies majors.

GEO 399 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY
This course will be used for upper level seminars. It will address contemporary issues in geography. The content will vary each time the course is offered.

• Prerequisite: GEO 101 or permission of the Department Chair.