GEOGRAPHY

Professor M. Miller; Part-time Senior Lecturer Strickland; Part-time

Lecturer Sawyer,Wasko

A major in geography is not offered at Roanoke College.

101 Introduction to Geography

This course will examine the major research traditions of

geography.The key elements to be examined include

the foundation of geography, mapping, the earth science

tradition, the culture-environment tradition, and the area

analysis tradition. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

110 World Geography

A geographical analysis of physical and cultural resources,

patterns of human occupations, the distribution of population,

and the important areas of commodity productions. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

120 Geography of North America

A regional study of the continent based upon physical and

cultural features. Consideration is given to different kinds of

production in the various regions. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

130 Historical Geography

A survey designed to explore the relationship of history and

geography. A specific region of focus will be examined. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

140 Urban Geography

A survey designed to acquaint the students with the concepts

and principles of urban geography, promote a greater

awareness of the spatial structure of cities and metropolitan

regions, and provide the student with skills to interpret and

explain locational and functional interrelationships and

changes in urban areas. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.