This course is a study of the geographical patterns of the relationship between humans and their environment. Through readings in the text and/or supplemental sources and via class lectures, students will study structure, climatic regions, and the natural resources of the earth and their influence on human activities. Finally, students will learn approaches to, and methods used in the study of geography. GEO2370 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. GEO2370 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

This course is a survey of the use and threats to natural resources, including depletion, pollution, waste, and destruction. Students will learn the historical development of resource conservation policies and legislation. Finally, the course will address current policies and trends in the conservation of natural resources.

This course will introduce students to spatial arrangements of societies. Emphasis will be placed on cultural environments and their relationship to nature. The course will focus on the influence of physical environments on cultural development. Finally, economic, political, religious, social, and behavioral patterns in various cultural regions will be explored.