G 100 World Regional Geography

Fall/Spring

This course introduces you to the discipline of Geography and to a regional geographic approach to understanding our world. The class explores concepts and tools to understand the discipline as well as the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It is important to recognize that this course is not an empirical survey of place names and national statistics. Rather, this course is an exploration of several key issues shaping our world today. By understanding patterns and processes associated with major political and cultural regions of the world, you will have a more nuanced understanding of the world and your place in an increasingly global society.

3 credit hours