Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4E · CSU GE Area D5DescriptionThis course offers students an understanding of global cultural diversity and humans as agents of change with emphasis on cultural elements of the human habitat. Students are introduced to the geographical aspects of population distribution, socio-economic conditions, rural and urban settlement patterns, cultural landscapes, and local ecosystems. Global patterns of distinct cultural characteristics, such as language, religion and political organization, are presented. A field trip is required.