GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

GEOG 1301 Physical Geography. Three semester hours.

An introductory examination of the surface of the earth as the home to humanity. The various landforms, components of weather, and climate as factors of the physical environment are discussed. Migration, ethnic patterns, and economic activities of the world are examined in relation to human interaction with the physical environment. Earth-sun relationships and map and globe skills are included.

GEOG 1303 General World Geography. Three semester hours.

A regional study of the major regions of the world: Europe, Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and America with emphasis on location, population, problems, potentialities, existing relations and organizations among the countries of the world.

GEOG 3350 U.S. Historical Geography. Three semester hours.

A survey of the changing geography of the United States including initial exploration, European perceptions of North America, diffusion and geographical expansion of the United States to the Pacific, geographical factors underlying the urbanization and industrialization of the nation, and recent population shifts. Cross-listed as HIST 3350. Prerequisite: Six hours of history.

GEOG 3352 Latin American Historical Geography. Three semester hours.

A survey of the changing cultural geography of Latin America including pre-Columbian landscapes, early European settlement, migrtion, and the evolving economic integration into the world economy. Geographical and environmental factors underlying twentieth-century agricultural and urban problems of Latin American are considered. Cross-listed as HIST 3352.. Prerequisites: six hours of history and/or geography, or consent of instructor.

GEOG 4395 Special Problems in Historical Geography. Three semester hours.

A study of the cultural transformation of natural landscapes in selected regions and historical periods. Topics will vary. May be taken for graduate credit. Cross-listed as HIST 4395.