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GEO 1201 World Regional Geography: People, Places & Globalization

This course serves as an introduction to the study of regional geography at the global scale. Students will become familiar with and understand the use of maps/geo-technologies to explain geographic phenomena and patterns as they relate to world regions and their interrelationships, apply geographic concepts to the study of regions or a specific region,compare and contrast human and physical patterns and their variations over space,develop an appreciation of the complexities of regional and global environmental and socio-economic problems,understand globalization and place local issues in their global and historical context,and to understand human-environment interactions in various regions around the world.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Apply geographic concepts to the study of regions or a specific region.
  • Compare and contrast human and physical patterns and their variations over space
  • Develop an appreciation of the complexities of regional and global environmental and socio-economic problems.
  • Understand the concept of globalization and be able to place local issues in their global and historical context
  • Understand the use of maps/geo-technologies to explain geographic phenomena and patterns as they relate to world regions and their interrelationships.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
  • Department: Geography
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Mbobi
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 3
Section: 500
Open Seats: 3
Section: 500