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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

GEOG 305. History and Philosophy of Geography


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012225 Grading Basis GRD

Topics from the classical period to the modern period include 20th century theories and paradigm shifts involving cultural geography, physical geography, human-environment traditions, regional geographies and modeling. Diverse philosophies such as quantitative /positivist, qualitative/humanistic, social theory, and GIS are viewed for their contributions to the discipline of geography. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in GEOG 210  and GEOG 280 , and junior standing or permission of the instructor.