Geography

T GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)

Broad introduction to the field of geography within the context of globalization. Topics include the relationship between humans and their environment, the role of culture in landscape change, economic development, geopolitics, and urban systems. Qualifies for I&S credit.

T GEOG 440 Political Geography: Territory, State and Society (5 credits)

Introduction to political geography from the perspective of political economy and the politics of difference. Discusses both critical approaches to human geography and geographical interpretations of the state. Emphasizes spatial dimensions of capitalist development as mediated by urban, national and global politics. Qualifies for I&S credit.