Advanced Placement Human Geography

Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. This course is a great place to start an AP track within the social studies department and/or a good place to start the AP experience. This course prepares students for the Human Geography Advanced Placement Examination. This course fulfills the social studies requirements for World History/Geography.

Course Information

Course Subject
Course Number
SS5935A-SS5935B
Course Duration
2 Semesters
Course Credit
1 AP Weighted Credit
Prerequisite
Teacher Recommendation
Longmont High School