GEOG 201 World Regional Geography

This course is an introduction to major geographic regions of the earth. Students will explore each geographic region, examining the cultural and natural earth processes that make each region distinct. Students will use spatial perspectives to understand how physical and cultural attributes impact our understanding of a globalized world.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Summarize the impacts of migration

2. Describe the current areas of ethnic conflict and provide multiple perspectives for their causes

3. Describe the current patterns of economic inequality and understand their origins

4. Analyze how colonization impacts political stability and economic opportunity

5. Analyze the patterns of urban development