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 serves as an introduction to the manner in which natural systems function at global and regional scales. The course uses a geographical perspective to analyze landforms, climate, the water cycle, and the biosphere, examining spatial relationships and regional variations and addressing spatial patterns of human activity as related to environmental phenomenon.

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. 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 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. GEO2420 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. GEO2420 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.