GEOG C100: World Regional Geography
| Item | Value |
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| Top Code | 220600 - Geography |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Local General Education (GE) |
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| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) |
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| Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
This course covers the physical and cultural features of various regions of the world. It examines the relationship between the physical environment and the cultural, political, and economic development of human societies; the reciprocal impact of human societies upon the environment; and current and potential world problems relating to geographic issues. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: GEOG 125.C-ID: GEOG 125.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Utilizing geographic concepts and tools, evaluate the relationship between the physical aspects of different environments and the cultural and historical development of human societies in these environments.
- Utilizing geographic concepts and tools, analyze the spatial distribution and interaction of diverse populations and world cultures.
- Utilize geographic concepts and tools, assess the manner in which human societies have shaped the natural environment and the implications of these interactions.
Course Objectives
- 1. Interpret information about spatial features and relationships revealed though maps.
- 2. Explain origins, spread, and development of major nations and regions using major geographic concepts.
- 3. Compare and contrast the major regions of the world with respect to their relative locations, natural environments, peoples, resources, economies, and contemporary problems.
- 4. Describe and analyze the relationships between cultures and the environment in creating landscapes and changing our environment.
Lecture Content
Introduction Regional Concept Geographic Realms of the world World population patterns Globalization Map reading and interpretation Geographic terminology Europe Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues Russia Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues North America Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues Mexico and Central America Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues South America Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues Africa South of the Sahara Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues North Africa / Southwest Asia Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues South Asia Geographic features Physical geography Cultura l geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues East Asia Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues Southeast Asia Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues Australia/New Zealand Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues Pacific Ocean Area Geographic features Physical geography Cultural geography Population and population patterns Changing environments Contemporary issues
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
Instructional Techniques
1. Online lectures2. Written assignments that coordinate with the lectures3. Group discussions4. Quizzes and Exams
Reading Assignments
Students shall research and prepare for several essay questions for each exam, review the exam study guide for each chapter and read pertinent chapters in the textbook and supplemental materials
Writing Assignments
1. Class discussions.2. Essay questions.3. Written assignments related to class topics.4. Research paper
Out-of-class Assignments
Research paper, online or library research, written assignments.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
A. Objective examinations covering text and materials.B. Written essays exploring issues related to world regional geography.C. Evaluation of geographic sources of information.D. Final research paper demonstrating geographic knowledge and skills.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
A. Weekly geographic discussions requiring students to choose relevant topics and credible sources.B. Written essay assignments.C. Research paper demonstrating geographic knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Eligible Disciplines
Geography: Masters degree in geography OR bachelors degree in geography AND masters degree in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography OR the equivalent OR see interdisciplinary studies. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Finlayson, C.. World Regional Geography, ed. Creative Commons NonCommercial ShareAlike , 2022 2. Required Berglee, R.. World Regional Geography: People, Places, and Globalization, ed. Creative Commons OER Textbook , 2022 3. Required Nijman, J., Shin, M., Muller, P.. Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts, 18th ed. Wiley, 2020
Other Resources
1. Coastline Library 2. Handouts supplied by the instructor from a variety of different resources.