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GHY 3140 - Mountain Geography (3)

When Offered: Spring
This course explores the physical and human dimensions of mountain environments. Specific topics include: global change in mountain environments, mountain meteorology, mountain hazards, glacial processes, mountain peoples and cultures, health and health care, human adaptation to mountains, and sustainable mountain development. Case studies are drawn from mountain regions around the world, especially the Appalachians, Andes, and Himalayas, with regional emphasis varying by the instructor.