GEOG 173 - The American West

Prerequisite: GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 (Foundation), Area 4 (formerly GE Area D) and PLSI 2
Physical and human geography of the western continental United States. Occupancy of the region, both historically and in contemporary times, by different peoples including Indians, Hispanics, Anglos, and others. Examines population, land and resource use, urban centers, and subdivision of the American West.

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area UD 4 (formerly GE ID)

Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring