GEO 102 - World Geography

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Globalization and Diversity
The changing global environment
North America
Latin America
The Caribbean
Sub Saharan Africa
Southwest Asia and North Africa
Europe
East Asia
South Asia

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 the major branches and subfields of geography and the role of human-environment interaction on a global scale.
Describe several components of the human and physical geography in the eight world regions.
Define key terms, themes, and concepts in world regional geography.
Describe the physical and human processes that shape and define world geography.
Explain the tools and methods used by geographers to study world geography.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024