PLAN 31100Earth, People, Environment

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This course provides a broad survey of spatial and place-based approaches to knowledge about the world and the place of humans within it. The course introduces the natural order of the physical environment, human modification of environments, organization of society, planning and regional studies. The course places particular emphasis on contemporary environmental problems and the role of spatial and place-based perspectives in helping to understand and address local, regional, and global issues related to the environment.