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• GEOG 102: World Regional Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Study of the regions of the world; their cultures, physical resources, populations, and economies.
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• GEOG 105: Physical Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Study of the development and spatial distribution of land forms, climates, soils, minerals, and water resources. Interrelationships among the elements of the physical environment and regional patterns formed by these elements are analyzed against the background of human exploitation.
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• GEOG 201: Economic Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Study of the elements involved in economic production of agricultural and industrial products throughout the world. Transportation systems and locational theory are also studied.
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• GEOG 204: Political Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  The physical and cultural factors of various countries and regions have greatly influenced the political relations among these countries. Study of the development of the modern state and the relationships between political blocs in this context. Prerequisite:    GEOG 101 OR GEOG 102
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• GEOG 205: Geography of South Carolina

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  An introductory-level course in the geography of South Carolina. Includes a section on the physical setting of the state (landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation) as well as a study of the contemporary situation with respect to population, urbanization, and industrialization. It should be especially helpful to those planning to teach in the public schools.
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• GEOG 210: Geography of North America

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Geographical study of the United States and Canada. Climate, landforms, soils, vegetation, population, industry, and economic resources are studied, as well as the trade and communications networks of the region.
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• GEOG 215: Environmental Geography and GIS

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Introduction to major environmental issues and sustainability through the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is on gaining hands-on knowledge about the collection, manipulation, display and analysis of spatial data via the use of desktop GIS software.
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• GEOG 300: Special Topics in Geography

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  In-depth study of an area of interest in geography. Different areas of study offered on a rotating basis. May be taken twice for academic credit with department approval.
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• GEOG 302: Geography of Europe

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  A regional survey of the European continent with a later study of the individual countries. The importance of natural resources and the role of cultural diversity in their development are stressed. Prerequisite:    GEOG 101 OR GEOG 102
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• GEOG 303: Geography of Latin America

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Geographical study of Latin America with emphasis on population, settlement, climate, landforms, agriculture, and industry. The growth of communications, trade and urbanization is also examined. Prerequisite:    GEOG 101 OR GEOG 102
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