HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT

GEOG 566

Course Description

An analysis of the development and significance of basic geographic concepts and theories. Major emphasis on concepts of place, spatial relations, landscape, and human-environment relations.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.36% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

8.7% from Historical

Class Size

-20% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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