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NSO Course Catalog » Social Studies

AP Human Geography

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This Advanced Placement Human Geography course will introduce students to the study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface. In-depth concepts to be covered include population, political organization, agriculture and rural land use, industrialization and economic development, and cities and urban land use. Students in this course should expect to complete a rigorous mix of readings, reflections and exams. After taking the course, students will be encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Human Geography test in May to potentially qualify for college credit.

Textbook Deposit of $75 will be collected at the start of the class and refunded when all books are returned.

Register for both Sem A and Sem B to complete the entire sequence in preparation for the AP Exam. This may be done in fall and spring, or spring of one year and fall of the next.

Students will need to register for and take the AP Exam at their local school. Consult your counselor for the procedures at your school.

Syllabus

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NSO Course Catalog » Social Studies

AP Human Geography

AP Human Geography Image

This Advanced Placement Human Geography course will introduce students to the study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface. In-depth concepts to be covered include population, political organization, agriculture and rural land use, industrialization and economic development, and cities and urban land use. Students in this course should expect to complete a rigorous mix of readings, reflections and exams. After taking the course, students will be encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Human Geography test in May to potentially qualify for college credit.

Textbook Deposit of $75 will be collected at the start of the class and refunded when all books are returned.

Register for both Sem A and Sem B to complete the entire sequence in preparation for the AP Exam. This may be done in fall and spring, or spring of one year and fall of the next.

Students will need to register for and take the AP Exam at their local school. Consult your counselor for the procedures at your school.

Syllabus

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