Introduction to the complex relationships that link humans with their physical, cultural and spatial environments. Students will investigate these diverse relationships through a variety of worldwide examples.

An analysis of the cultural and environmental patterns of North America, with emphasis on the geographic processes that shape them.

Course encourages students to demonstrate an understanding of the value, meaning and benefits of experiential learning and to explore a variety of applied field techniques. S/U graded.

This course will expose students to the fundamental concepts and geo-spatial utilization of drones (sUAVs). Students will learn the technologies, concepts, and applications of drones.

Introduction to geography field and other research methods: asking geographic questions, identifying data needs, planning field work or other geographic research, working in teams, making observations and recording data.