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EV373 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA

Geography and Environmental Engineering · 3 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

EV373 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2023-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course studies the physical and cultural landscape of Latin America, giving special treatment to the diversity and cultural identity of the region. Topics covered include an historical geography of the region, including pre-columbian civilizations, Iberian, African, and European influences; the geography of transportation networks, agriculture, urbanization, and population. National boundaries, major landforms and climatic conditions are discussed to describe their effect on civilization. This course also investigates the historical relationship between the United States and Latin America and covers recent U.S. military interventions in the region.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One oral report; one research paper.
Disqualifiers
EV373A

EV373 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2018-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course studies the physical and cultural landscape of Latin America, giving special treatment to the diversity and cultural identity of the region. Topics covered include an historical geography of the region, including pre-columbian civilizations, Iberian, African, and European influences; the geography of transportation networks, agriculture, urbanization, and population. National boundaries, major landforms and climatic conditions are discussed to describe their effect on civilization. This course also investigates the historical relationship between the United States and Latin America and covers recent U.S. military interventions in the region.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One oral report; one research paper.
Disqualifiers
EV373A

EV373 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1983-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course studies the physical and cultural landscape of Latin America, giving special treatment to the diversity and cultural identity of the region. Topics covered include an historical geography of the region, including pre-columbian civilizations, Iberian, African, and European influences; the geography of transportation networks, agriculture, urbanization, and population. National boundaries, major landforms and climatic conditions are discussed to describe their effect on civilization. This course also investigates the historical relationship between the United States and Latin America and covers recent U.S. military interventions in the region.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One oral report; one research paper.
Prerequisites
EV365
Disqualifiers
EV373A
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