Human Geography and Economic Space

Introduction to epistemology of geography. Introduction to spatial analysis (location, movements, flows, networks, nodes, boundaries, concepts and site levels). Transportation costs and theories installation of productive activities, market areas and new companies. Regional development issues (transport, geographical distribution of productive activities, natural and human resources, regional disparities, regional development theories).

Objectives

The introduction and contact the student with subjects related to the concept of space and issues that concern him. Attempted contact with a wide range of interpretations and approaches of the subject of Geography, focusing on issues relating to the concept of space, transport, geographical distribution of productive activities and natural and human resources, regional disparities and regional development.

Prerequisites

No

Syllabus

Introduction to epistemology of geography. Introduction to spatial analysis (location, movements, flows, networks, nodes, boundaries, concepts and site levels). Transportation costs and theories installation of productive activities, market areas and new companies. Regional development issues (transport, geographical distribution of productive activities, natural and human resources, regional disparities, regional development theories).