GEOG& 100 - Introduction to Geography

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Relationship of cultural, territorial, and climatic factors in the world’s important geographic regions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify major geographic regions and features of the world
Understand the relationship between geography and culture
Explain the variables that influence population dynamics
Understand the variables that contribute to economic development
Interpret data relating to both human and economic development

Course Contents

The study of geography
An introduction to Europe
Regions of Europe
North Africa/SW Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
East Asia

Instructional Units: 5