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GEOG 420

Credits: 3


Geopolitics of Energy

Examines the impacts that energy resource exploration, development, production, and transportation have on the internal politics of various countries in the world, and on international economic and political relationships. Explores the cultural, political, economic, physical, and historical underpinnings of contemporary geopolitical events involving energy resources, and explores possible future scenarios.

Notes  GEOG 101 is recommended.

Prerequisites  Junior standing and any of the following courses: GEOG 101; GEOG 203; GEOG 312; GEOG 405; NRM 101; NRM 304; PS 201; PS 203; PS 321; PS 323; ECON 235; ECON 335; ECON 349; ECON 463; or permission of instructor.

Offered   Spring Odd-numbered Years