The region of Southeast Asia and its countries are studied as a geographical system. The environmental components, including landforms, climates, biography and water sources, and the human geographical elements of the region, including the historical economic, cultural, and political geographies are examined to understand the region's landscapes and changes. The primary focus is on the contemporary patterns of the area, but evolutionary processes of change are also studied. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or POI.