Introduction to the study of human geography and the major themes of the discipline. Topics include human-environment interaction, population and migration, cultural diffusion, patterns of health and nutrition, industrialization, economic development, and political geography. These will be approached in the context of regional difference and globalization.
- Maps and Spatial Analysis
- Natural Resources: fresh water, forests, energy resources
- Human/Land Interactions including waste, environmental externalities, and climate change
- Population Geography: dynamics, structure, mobility and dislocation
- Population and Migration Policies including impacts on gender, race, class, and nationalities
- Cultural Diffusion and Diversity in the context of colonialism, imperialism, and inequalities
- Geography of World Religions
- Patterns of Health and Nutrition
- Agricultural Geography: green revolution, GMOs and global food systems
- Industrial Location and Globalization
- Urbanization in the US and the world
- Political Geography
- Paths to Development—economic, human, and sustainable
Texts and reference materials are chosen by the course instructor and approved by Social Science Division chair if that instructor is part-time. The texts are kept current and are chosen on their content, readability and relevancy.
Current wall maps, Overhead projector, Video/film rental, PowerPoint projection
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