2023-2024 Catalog Archived
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GEO 101 - Introduction to Geography
Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of geographic inquiry.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:
- Maps
- Landforms
- Weather and climate
- Natural Resources
- Population Geography
- Cultural Geography
- Political Geography
- Economic Geography
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify various countries on a map.
- Discuss the methods of geographic inquiry and the tools of geography.
- Describe cause and effect relationships in physical geography.
- Name and discuss the components of human geography.
- Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of economic geography.
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- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
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- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
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- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024
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