Geography

Survey of the broad-scale study of geography as a science. Topics covered include cartography, weather and climate, oceans, landforms, natural resources, human impacts on the environment, as well as cultural, political, economic, and urban geography. General Education Core Curriculum, Behavioral/Social Sciences. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Every Spring, plus Fall (odd years).

Examines cultural, political, and economic relationships among countries, grouped by their region. Regions are designated by the physical location as well as by culture and history. Focus will be primarily on the developing regions of the world. The goal is for students to learn global relationships. The objectives are for students to be able to identify major geographical world regions, the countries that are contained in those regions, and generally how people live in those regions. No pre-requisites. Spring, Fall, even years.

This course will focus on the four major components of the natural environmnent (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere), including their character, distribution, origin, and relationship with humans.

In this course, human geography is studied through five culture themes: region, diffusion, ecology, interaction, and landscape. Major content areas include language, ethnic, political, agriculture, transportation, industrial, and urban geography. Fall.

Examines the effects that humans have on different parts of the physical environment (such as air, aceans, fresh water, forests, etc.) as a result of how humans live. Emphasis on how human search for, and use of, natural resources disturbs natural systems and what can be done to minimize the disturbance. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 210 or its equivalent. Fall, Spring.

Examines the origin and diffusion of the major world religions. Historical and social circumstances that led to main doctrines are explored. Emphasis on current distribution and how religions leave an imprint on the human and physical landscapes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 210 or its equivalent. Spring.

Examines the sub-regions of Appalachia, with emphasis on the settlement, economic, environmental, and cultural histories of southern Appalachia. Modern issues are examined, including environmental and social justice, cultural shifts, education, and the economy. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 102 or its equivalent. Fall (even years).

Advanced study of geographical science as defined by the instructor for the upper-level student pursuing a minor in Geography. Prerequisites: successful completion of ENGL 210 and consent of instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Fall/Spring as needed.

Staff/apprentice work experience at an approved business/agency directly related to geography. Each credit hour earned requires 50 hours of logged, on-duty work. The student must submit a written report or journal at the conclusion of the internship. The internship is monitored and evaluated by a faculty sponsor, in verification and close consultation with the supervising representative of the business/agency Lincoln Memorial University retains ultimate control and supervision of the internship. Prerequisites: minimum of Junior classification, successful completion of ENGL 102 or its equivalent, and approval of the program director. Fall and Spring.