Geog 42-01 Regional Geography of North America Mon 7-10 p.m. Car 105 Instructor: Laura Smith In this class, we explore the ways in which diverse groups of people interact with the natural environment to produce the contemporary cultures and regional differentiation of the U.S. and Canada. Special focus will be given to the development of Native American lands and the changes in distribution of ethnic groups. Emphasis on patterns of human settlement, economic activity, land use, and physical geography. Fundamental geographic concepts will be incorporated in regional discussions to enhance understanding of both region and concept. Case studies and short field trips will be used to demonstrate broad themes at a more personal scale. Return to Descriptions