Geography/Southeast Asia

political patterns and processes in mainland and insular Southeast Asia. Major themes examined are how the region's diverse physical geography, uneven natural resource base, cultural diversity, and colonial heritage provide a background to understanding contemporary development.

Physical Geography For Teachers

The basic content of this course is quite similar to GEO 130 Physical Geography, with emphasis on atmospheric processes of weather and climate, and terrestrial processes of landscape formation and alteration. The human element, in terms of impacts on the environment and the converse impact through pollution and natural hazards, presents a common theme throughout the class.

Transportation Geography

This course addresses concepts critical to understanding transport systems. Economic, social, and political as well as spatial perspectives to transport matters are emphasized. Problems, issues and trends facing the sector in both the developed and developing world along with appropriate responses are paramount. Topics include the bases and impact of transport, communications, mass transit, Third World cities, regional development, shipping, railway policies, and the dynamics of airline survival.

Regional Studies (Sr)

Seminar in the study of selected topics in cultural, environmental, political, social, urban or economic geography, set within a regional context. May be repeated with change in regional focus to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Swedish I

Introduction to Swedish with emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. Basic information on Swedish customs, history, geography, folklore. Students planning to fulfill part of a language requirement should be aware that the scheduling of Swedish III and IV will be subject to student demand and the availability of a qualified instructor.

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