People and Places of the World

Division: Social and Behavioral Science

Department: Geology

Course: GEOG 1300

Title: People and Places of the World

Description: This course is a study of the major geographical regions of the world, emphasizing the interrelationships between people and the natural environment. The course focuses on the following topics in a region-by-region tour of the world: physical landscape features, population and settlement, cultural diversity and coherence, geopolitics, and economic/social development. Special attention is paid to current global issues, natural hazards, and the effects of globalization.

Courses Taught Spring 2024

Courses Taught Fall 2024

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