GEO 101 ELEMENTS OF WORLD GEOGRAPHY. (3) Fall.
An introductory course dealing with the fundamentals of the earth's
surface, both physical and cultural factors. These factors include landforms,
climate, man and man's achievements. The relationships existing between
man and his environment are illustrated by type examples.
GEO 302 GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA. (3) Prerequisite:
Geography 101 or permission of the instructor.
A regional treatment of the continent and the natural regions forming
the basis for subdivisions. Political and economic aspects are considered
together with the place of geographic factors in the development of the
continent.
GEO 304 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA. (3)
A physical and cultural study of Latin America. Physical environments,
climates, culture, urbanization, and land-use patterns are examined.
GEO 309 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA. (3) Prerequisite:
Geography 101 or consent of the instructor.
A survey of the physical and cultural bases of Africa with emphasis
on landforms, climate, soil, vegetations and an analysis of broad human
groupings followed by treatment of specific type example countries stressing
current economic developments which are an outgrowth of the physical and
cultural environment.
GEO 351 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY. (3) Recommended
for primary and secondary education social studies majors. Spring.
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.