GEA2000 is an introductory course, that provides a survey of the major regions and countries of the world, with regard to their physical, cultural, economic, political and environmental characteristics. While regions are defined based on overarching characteristics for that particular area, each world region is extremely dynamic. This course will examine both the continuity and diversity within and across world regions. GEA2000 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. GEA2000 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

A regional survey of the human/cultural and physical/environmental aspects of the eastern world including the following regions: North Africa & SW Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific Island Realm. The characteristics and special problems of each region will be analyzed from a geographical perspective in order to understand global diversity and the forces and issues that help shape the world.

A regional survey of the human/cultural and physical/environmental aspects of the western world including the following regions: Europe, Russia and the C.I.S., Anglo America, Middle America, South America, and Australia. The characteristics and special problems of each region will be analyzed from a geographical perspective in order to understand global diversity and the forces and issues that help shape the world. This is a writing credit course with International/Intercultural content. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing.

This course of study designed to provide valuable supervised applied work experience within the field of Geography in Business, government, nonprofit, education or other environmental organizations. The course will provide students with opportunities to apply coursework to real world experiences. Instructor or department approval required.