GEOG 305 - History and Philosophy of Geography

Institution:

James Madison University

Subject:

Description:

4 credits. Offered fall and spring. Topics from the classical period to the modern period include 20th century theories and paradigm shifts involving cultural geography, physical geography, human-environment traditions, regional geographies and modeling. Diverse philosophies such as quantitative/positivist, qualitative/humanistic social theory and GIS are viewed for their contributions to the discipline of geography. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jmu.edu/

Phone Number:

(540) 568-6211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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