Eastern Connecticut State University


Geography


Geography is a discipline within the
Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography


The university now offers a minor program in Geography


Faculty

 Mary Curran (Ph.D. Geography, University of Kentucky)
 Assistant Professor of Geography

Webb Hall 331
860 465-0244
curranm@easternct.edu


Course offerings

GEO 100:  INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY*

An examination of various habitats of the physical world, including mountains, deserts, and plains, with particular emphasis on the relationship between place and self. 

GEO 110: URBAN GEOGRAPHY

The history, nature and function of urban settlements will be considered, with attention to problems of urban areas that are spatial. The course also provides an introduction also to practical problems using census data, interpretation of aerial photography and map construction. 

GEO 210: GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Studies and evaluates the major economic and geographic regions of the United States and Canada in terms of present conditions, potential development and their relationships to the world economy.

GEO 228: HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES

The influence of geographical factors upon the historical development of our nation and their present impact upon our society.

GEO 365: SPECIAL TOPICS

GEO 480  INDEPENDENT STUDY

*Fills a General Education Requirement.



For information about Geography, contact Dr. Mary Curran, Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography at curranm@easternct.edu.

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