GEO 102 - World Regional Geography

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement.

Study major world regions from the viewpoints of people, natural environment, culture, and economic development in a globalized society.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: All terms

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

1. Describe the concepts and regions in world geography.

2. Discuss important population and settlement features of the world, including urban structure and form, rural settlement types, population dynamics, population patterns, and population structure.

3. Describe the influence of cultural coherence and diversity in world regional geography.

4. Identify the geopolitical framework for studying world geography.

5. Compare and contrast economic and social development levels.

6. Discuss the changing global physical environment and how it influences people in where they live and how they carry on everyday activities.