A survey of the principles and methods of geographic inquiry. Not required for the geography major.

Carolina Core: GSS

Basic concepts of landform geography, climatology and meteorology, and biogeography.

Carolina Core: SCI

Introduction to geographic data; use of digital maps and aerial/satellite images as means of Earth observation; basics of spatial data analysis; location-based Web APPs; digital map services.

Carolina Core: ARP

Introduction to processes of political, economic, social, and environmental change around the world; topics include geopolitical transitions, nationalism, trade, uneven development, conflict, environmental geopolitics, and demographic change, with an emphasis on non-U.S. contexts.

Carolina Core: GSS

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Hydrology, soil science, and interpretation of physical features formed by water, wind, and ice, with emphasis on environmental change. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.

Carolina Core: SCI

Processes that influence weather and climate patterns on the earth. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.

Carolina Core: SCI

Physical and human geography of North America with emphasis on the United States.

Carolina Core: GSS