The geographic study of the conceptual and historical definition of regions of the world as "Non-Western." Global patterns of social, cultural, economic, and political difference between the West and Non-West as well as the processes key to the making of the Non- Western world (such as colonialism and imperialism) are discussed. In addition, selected current issues of significance to peoples in the Non-Western world, such as sustainable development, environment, human rights, and gender relations, are considered. Fulfills the General Education Global Citizenship requirement.

This course addresses environmental questions of global importance, including population growth, resource consumption, environmental degradation, biodiversity conservation, toxic contamination and environmental justice.

An introduction to geographic perspectives on human political, economic, social, and cultural activities (such as trade, economic development, empire, colonialism and nation building, agriculture, pollution, urbanization, population dynamics).

This course is an introduction to health and disease from a geographical perspective. It provides an introduction to globalization; global health; epidemiology; the immune system; major pandemics of the 20th and 21st centuries; and, global attempts to confront current and future pandemics. Connections are made to medicine, nursing, public health, and related fields. Fulfills the Global Dynamics requirement of Gen Ed.

Offers coverage of world regions not usually covered in other geography courses, or in-depth examinations of specific subregions. Topics covered include: elements of climate and physical landscapes; political and economic systems and their historical development and dynamics; social and cultural processes and landscapes. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours under different subtitles.

Provides supervised professional experience in public and private sector positions, and is intended to introduce students to the skills and working environments of careers in geography. Students should consult with a geography faculty member in advance of registering for this class.

Field-based, regionally specific study of selected topics in cultural, economic, environmental, physical, political, social, or urban geography. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits with change in field site.

This course examines the relationship between political economics and the biophysical environment and seeks to understand the challenges of development, agriculture, gender divisions of labor, and the representation of nature in the context of the globalization of economic relations.

Individualized study and/or research intended to provide opportunities for students to explore topics in more depth than is offered in existing courses, or to address topics not covered in existing courses. Students work with a faculty supervisor in defining a specific area of study, appropriate learning objectives, and suitable evaluation criteria. Course format may range from critical reading of selected literatures to innovative research projects. Students should identify and consult with faculty supervisor well in advance of registration for this course.

The application of the methods of systematic geography to particular special studies in topical areas, such as conservation, urban areas, climatology, cartography, or others. May be repeated for a total of six credits.