Geography
Geography overlaps the traditional boundaries of the physical and social sciences. It is an integrative field of knowledge which deals with the study of the world's physical environment, human-environment relationships, spatial, cultural and economic patterns. Some of the interests of growing importance in geographic studies are as follows: natural resources and environmental management, human-ecological systems, population problems, economic development, regional inequalities and social justice, urban and regional planning.
Geography of Latin America
(GEO-310)
320-310-MS (2-1-3) 2 credits
This is an upper-level social science course that presents an overview of the historical, cultural and social forces that have shaped the human geography of Latin America. Specifically, the course identifies and examines the principal geographic sub-regions, and analyzes thematically cultural evolution, environment, land use, industrialization, urbanization, social and economic development, and the place of Latin America in the global economy.
