AP Human Geography

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (337920AW)

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 9 -12

NCAA Core GPA Approved

Human Geography is the study of where human activities are located and why they are located where they are. The emphasis of human geography is on the how and why of geography. Themes discussed include population, cultural patterns, political organizations, rural land use, industrialization, and urban land use. Students also learn the theories, techniques, and tools used by professional geographers. Students enrolled in this class are required to take the AP Human Geography Exam in May with the possibility of earning three hours of college credit. A more detailed course description is available online at apcentral.collegeboard.com.