Course Contents

Meaning, scope and status of Human Geography Man Environment Interaction Themes of environmental determinism, possibilism Population Distribution, density and growth, population structure (age and sex structure) Human Settlements Types and functions of rural and urban settlements, forms of rural settlements (dispersed, nucleated and ribbon settlements) Economic Activity Locational characteristics of primary, secondary and tertiary (agriculture, mining, light and heavy industries, transport and trade) quaternary & quinary. Environmental Problems Issues (with special emphasis on Atmospheric Pollution), causes and remedies.

Course Synopsis

To develop the skills of analytical study of man- environment interaction including natural resources and related human activities.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will: • Articulate and apply key concepts in human geography. • Analyze and compare the distribution and growth of population globally as well as their settlement patterns. • Develop the skills of analytical study of man- environment interaction including natural resources. • Analyze current human-environment interactions in order to more knowledgeably respond to global climate issues.