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GEOG 573 - Population and the Environment

GEOG 573: Population and the Environment (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: GEOG 102. Counts toward Comparative International Studies, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences (2024-25), Environmental Studies Certificate (2026-27).

3 units
  • Required Courses
  • Nine Units Selected From
  • Core
  • Geography
  • Prescribed Electives (15 Units From at Least Two Departments)
  • Nine Additional Units Selected From
  • Field C, Scientific and Analytical Thinking
  • Electives
  • Thematic Areas
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

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Population distribution, growth, and characteristics as they relate to environmental degradation, both as causes and consequences. Roles of women, sustainable development, carrying capacity, optimum population, and policy initiatives in relationships between population and environment.
Prerequisites
GEOG 102
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From the catalog

Counts as
Sustainability-Focused
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11627· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
50 of 50 seats open
Tue, Thu 8:00 AM-9:15 AM · SH 123
To be Announced