Economic, political, and cultural geography of the modern world; includes the people, raw materials, industrial resources, and trade connections of various parts of the earth. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Contemporary view of the economic interdependence of the nations of the world with emphasis on role of the United States, the dynamic changing future of geography, and its influence on world conditions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Physical environment of humans, their atmosphere, landforms, waters and other natural resources; emphasis on interrelationships of these areas and interaction of humans with their surroundings. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.