Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography
Course Description: The purpose of the Advanced Placement (AP) course in Human Geography is to study the patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences.
Course Outline: Topic #1 - Introduction
Topic #2 - Population
Topic #3 - Migration
Topic #4 - Folk and Popular Culture
Topic #5 - Language
Topic #6 - Religion
Topic #7 - Ethnicity
Topic #8 - Political Geography
Topic #9 - Development
Topic #10 - Agriculture
Topic #11 - Industry and Services
Topic #12 - Urban Geography
Topic #13 - Resources
Advanced Placement (AP) HUMAN GEOGRAPHY EXAM is given in mid May each year.
Exam Format:
70 Multiple Choice Questions with 5 Choices - 60 Minute Time Limit
3 Free Response (Essays) Questions - 75 Minute Time Limit