Course Topics

This course covers eight topics. Each topic is explained by a brief paragraph, the topic goals (what you, as a student, should learn about the topic), the outline of the lecture notes given in class, and external links to additional resources on the web related to the topic.

Remember: These lecture notes are OUTLINES and not a substitute for attending class and taking COMPLETE notes. If you miss a lecture, be sure to get a more complete set of notes from a fellow student.

You may access more information about the course topics from the Assignment Schedule or from these hot links:

Topic 1: Thinking Like a Geographer

Topic 2: The Environment of Texas-And Human Interaction With It

Topic 3: The People of Texas-Today and in the Past

Topic 4: The Migration, Settlement, and Development of Texas

4.1 Texas to 1860
4.2 1861 to 1900

4.3 1900 to the Present

Topic 5: The Cultures of Texas-Change and Continuity

Topic 5.1 Religion
Topic 5.2 Language

5.2.1 More Colorful Sayings Than You Can Shake A Stick At

Topic 5.3 Landscape

Topic 6: Politics in Texas

Topic 7: The Economies of Texas-Earning a Living

Topic 8: Urban Texas-Cities and the Future

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