Area Studies

Catalog description

Students complete a study which surveys and evaluates a particular region in relation to its geographic location, diversity and resources. The study should include a summation of the geography of the region and how it relates to implementation of a project or the resolution of a problem in the region. Examines the current natural resources and resource challenges of the region, paying particular attention to mineral, oil, water and other high valued items present in the region. Analyze future challenges of the region in terms of geography as well as resources. The study will include recommendations for improvement and/or strengthening resources in a region. The course will culminate with a substantive research paper.