Geography (GEOG)

An introduction to general world patterns of major cultural elements and processes and their influence on relationships between human societies and their environment. Cultural and environmental differences between developed and less developed nations and their regional implications in the modern world are emphasized.

An introduction to the world's major geographic realms with an analysis of their cultural, demographic, and political characteristics; their varying levels of economic development and global integration; and their diverse physical settings, especially as they relate to an understanding of contemporary global issues and environmental problems.

A survey of the distinctive social, cultural, economic, and political elements of modern Mexico. The environmental and historical basis of the country's recent development is examined.