Geography
Social Science Division
- GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography . 5 CR
- Surveys the concepts and methods of geography by examining humankind's influence on the environment and the environment's impact on humankind. Topics include patterns and processes of world climates, culture, population, urbanization, economic activities, and resources.
- GEOG 102 World Regional Geography . 5 CR
- Studies world geographical relationships. Students analyze and interpret demographic, economic, political, social, and resource distribution patterns in the contemporary world, as well as the factors leading to these regional distributions and the interrelationships among them.
- GEOG 105 Geography of World Affairs . 5 CR
- Offers a geographical perspective on contemporary world problems. Students investigate economic, demographic, social, political, cultural, and environmental issues, with emphasis on interrelationships, patterns, processes, and potential solutions. Same as INTST 105. Either GEOG 105 or INTST 105 may be taken for credit, not both.
- GEOG 106 Introduction to Natural Hazards & Disasters . 5 CR
- Primary focus is on earth and atmospheric hazards that appear rapidly, often without warning. Emphasis placed on the interrelationship among hazards and the role Humans play in, not only enhancing potential disasters, but also how, through education, to minimize future environmental problems. Same as GEOL 106. Either GEOG 106 or GEOL 106 may be taken for credit, not both. Fulfills natural science course requirement at BCC.
- GEOG 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Geography . V1-10 CR
- Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- GEOG 198 Seminar in Geography . V1-10 CR
- Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
- GEOG 199 Individual Studies in Geography . V1-10 CR
- Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- GEOG 200 Introduction to Human Cultural Geography . 5 CR
- Explores the relationship between humankind and the physical environment. Based on a series of case studies ranging from the streets of Havana to the soccer stadiums of Europe and the cultural adaptations of the Inuit as they adjust to the physical challenges of their homeland.
- GEOG 205 Weather, Climate, Vegetation, Soils . 5 CR
- Investigates the dynamic patterns and processes of weather, climates, vegetation, and soils. Attention is given to the human significance of different natural, as well as human-altered environments. Fulfills natural science course requirement at BCC.
- GEOG 206 Landforms & Landform Processes . 6 CR
- Surveys the origin and evolution of Landforms by investigating the physical and chemical processes responsible for their development. Landforms such as: volcanic cones, fault structures, and glacial features, are identified by analyzing and interpreting data, graphs, and maps and by using visual aids including slides, videos, and CDs. Fulfills laboratory science credit at BCC.
- GEOG 207 Economic Geography . 5 CR
- Investigates the real distribution of economic activities and their impact upon the environment. Topics include the components of production, exchange, and consumption of goods and services, with emphasis on resource uses such as agriculture, industrialization, and urbanization.
- GEOG 250 Geography of the Pacific Northwest . 5 CR
- Presents elementary geographical concepts as they apply to the Pacific Northwest region. Students become familiar with geomorphological and climatological processes and their relationship to settlement, population, and economic patterns.
- GEOG 258 Introduction to Maps and Mapmaking . 5 CR
- The maps we use shape the way we think about the world. Course explores the history and influence of maps and mapmakers, from the ancient world to the high-tech images of today. Basic computer literacy recommended.
- GEOG 277 Geography of Cities . 5 CR
- A study of the location and function of cities as well as their internal layout and the cultural and economic components of these urban areas. Case studies cover all regions of the world from North America to Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
- GEOG 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Geography . V1-10 CR
- Covers supplementary or unusual topics related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
- GEOG 298 Seminar in Geography . V1-10 CR
- Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
- GEOG 299 Individual Studies in Geography . V1-10 CR
- Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. Maybe repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.