GEO 142 - Human Geography

Department: Geography, Geology, and the Environment

Description: An introduction to the geographic dimensions of human, political, cultural, economic, and environmental activity in the United States and within a broader world context. May not be taken under the P/NP option.

Credit Hours: 3

General Education: UST - United States Traditions

IAI Gen Ed Code: IAI S4 900N Introduction to Human Geography

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Alec Foster 3.00 hour(s)
002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Melissa Heil 3.00 hour(s)
004 - Lecture (In Person): M W 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM , Matt Himley 3.00 hour(s)
005 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Adam Bauer 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Center for the Visual Art 147 (CVA 147)

Instructor: Alec Foster

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Center for the Visual Art 147 (CVA 147)

Instructor: Melissa Heil

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Felmley Science Annex 133 (FSA 133)

Instructor: Matt Himley

Textbook Instructions: No textbook

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Adam Bauer

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbook Special Instructions: Recommended only $64.00

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Human Geography (Recommended)

ISBN9780073122946

AuthorMalinowski, Kaplan

Edition1st

PublisherMcGraw-Hill Higher Education

MSRP $64.00

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , RJ Rowley 3.00 hour(s) Winter Session
002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Melissa Heil 3.00 hour(s)
003 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Adam Bauer 3.00 hour(s)
004 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Matt Himley 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 12/13/2025 - 01/11/2026 - Winter Session

Location: Online

Instructor: RJ Rowley

Class Notes: This is a Winter Session course that runs December 13, 2025-January 11, 2026.

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Moulton Hall 208 (MLT 208)

Instructor: Melissa Heil

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: Adam Bauer

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Moulton Hall 208 (MLT 208)

Instructor: Matt Himley

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.