GEG 3000 - Historical Geography of the U S

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: Six hours of geography or Permission of instructor; GEG 1300, GEG 2200, or HIS 1210 recommended

This course examines the unique interrelationships between geography and history. Topics covered include frontiers and boundaries, settlement patterns, environmental perception, sequent occupancy, changing land-use practices, migration, and urban growth. Further, the course addresses the interrelationships between different physical environments and cultural landscapes.