Course Descriptions
Undergraduate - 200 level
CAS GE 201 World Regional Geography I
Overview of the special combination of environmental, historical, economic, and organizational qualities of the regions of the Old World including Western and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, East and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Emphasis on current issues of regional and global development. (SS)
CAS GE 202 World Regional Geography II
Geographic themes and concepts are used to examine the developed countries in North America, Australia, and New Zealand and developing countries in Central and South America. Emphasis is on the current issues in their environmental, social, demographic,and resource bases, as well as other aspects of regional development.
CAS GE 226 Geography of the Boston Region
An overview of the Boston region from a geographer's perspective. Particular empahsis is placed on themes from human geography, including spatial interaction and spatial variation within the region. Students apply what they learn in lectures through field assignments. (SS)
CAS GE 250 The Fate of Nations: Climate, Resources, and Institutions
Environmental contribution to the rise and fall of civilizations. Focus is on how the environment influenced the ideas and organization of societies, andhow those ideas and power structures allowed the society to flourish or collapse. Interdisciplinary approach that unites ideas from history, ecology, and economics.
CAS GE 275 Introduction to Quantitative Environmental Modeling
Prereq: CAS MA 115 or CAS MA 213 or equivalent. Introduces students to quantitive models of environmental systems. Emphasizes application of quantitive models to environmental problem solving. Includes computer exercises with examples from current environmental issues such as populationgrowth, pollution transport, and biodiversity.
