| Economic Geography is an introduction to the factors shaping the economic and urban landscapes of the world. Through the use of case studies and theoretical models, we will investigate the historical patterns and processes of urbanization, industrialization, and the interlinked global economy. Special attention will be given to contemporary issues such as globalization, the changing patterns of manufacturing in the United States, and the increasing importance of multinational corporations.
This course has no prerequisites. Geography 7 is accepted for credit as Social Science by the University of California and the California State University system; Geography 7 also satisfies IGETC course requirements.
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