West Virginia University

Department of Geology & Geography

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Geography Undergraduate Courses:
 
World Regions
(Geography 102)
I, II, 3 hr
Comparison and relationships of world regions. Geographical perspectives of contemporary global problems. Developing regions contrasted with modernized regions and the consequences of their interactions.

Physical Geography
(Geography 107) & (Geog Lab 106)
I, II, S 3hr
An introduction to the various global environmental systems operating on the earth's surface and examination of human interactions with these natural processes.

Human Geography
(Geography 108)
I, II, S 3hr
Introduction to the geographical dimension in human behavior and the human-altered landscape including social, demographic, economic, and political attributes of societies.

Orientation to Geography
(Geography 199)
II, 1 hr
For majors, pre-majors, and potential majors; discussion of the discipline, curriculum requirements, areas of specialization , internships and career opportunities. (Pass/Fail only)


Resource Utilization and the Environment
(Geography 205)
II, 3 hr
An analysis of the problems associated with natural resource utilization in the United States. The functional concept of resources is defined and evaluated in terms of land-use planning, pollution abatement, and alternative resource utilization strategies

Weather and Climate
(Geography 207)
II, 3 hr
Processes of weather and patterns of climate and their significance to people

Economic Geography
(Geography 209)
I, 3 hr
Land use patterns and interactions resulting from economic activities; analysis of industrial location, mineral exploitation, and agricultural patterns
 
Urban Geography
(Geography 210)
II, 3 hr
Introduction to the geography of the city incorporating consideration of urban systems and city-region linkages, patterns and processes of urban land use, the social geography of the city, and contemporary urban problems

United States and Canada
(Geography 240)
I, 3 hr
Regional study of the United States and Canada emphasizing such geographic features as climate, natural vegetation, topography, natural resources, population distribution, and trends, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation systems, and regional culture

Geography of Europe
(Geography 241)
II (Alternate Years), 3 hr. PR: Geog 108
Regional characteristics, problems of development, and human ecology of the area

Geography of Africa
(Geography 243)
I or II, 3 hr
Systematic and regional characteristics and geographic problems of political, social, and economic development

 

West Virginia University
Department of Geology & Geography
330 Brooks Hall
P.O. Box 6300
Morgantown, WV 26506

Phone: (304)293-5603
Fax: (304)293-6522

General E-Mail: Hope Stewart

Last Update: April 1, 2008