Land Use Geography

Catalog description

This course investigates the dynamics of land use and land cover change, including the policies that are created to influence and respond to change. Students will learn about numerous land use types, such as commercial and residential land, forest and grassland, farmland, and land set aside for resource extraction. The course addresses human drivers of land use change and the effects of change on environmental factors such as climate, air and water quality, and biodiversity. Students will also examine spatial patterns by learning methods for detection, monitoring, and analysis.