Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course surveys the cultural and environmental landscapes of California with emphasis on cultural-environment interaction and the spatial patterns of natural, socio-political, economic and demographic forces that have shaped the state. Emphasis is placed on historical and current trends in human population, cultural diversity, migration, settlement patterns, and future geographies of climate change and sustainability. Topics include distinctive high-tech industries, iconic urban areas, resource use, transportation routes, and trade with a focus on the profound interconnections between these subjects, on California’s diversity, and on the rapid change that is transforming our people and its landscapes. As the most populous state, there will be focus on the ongoing role of its residents in constructing the identity of the 21st Century Californian. This course is designed for students interested in California geography. 