GEOG 2010 World Regional Geography

3 (3 lecture hours) Credit Hour(s)

This course surveys the interrelationships of spatial location and the major cultures of both developing and industrialized nations of the world. The course examines the geographical characteristics, economics, religions, and philosophies of diverse populations unique to the major geographic regions of the world.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Recognize, describe, and explain social institutions, structures, and processes and the complexities of a global culture and diverse society.
Think critically about how individuals are influenced by political, geographic, economic, cultural, and family institutions in their own and other diverse cultures and explain how one’s own belief system may differ from others.
Explore the relationship between the individual and society as it affects the personal behavior, social development, and quality of life of the individual, the family, and the community.
Examine the impact of behavioral and social scientific research on major contemporary issues and their disciplines’ effects on individuals and society.
Using the most appropriate principles, methods, and technologies, perceptively and objectively gather, analyze, and present social and behavioral science research data, draw logical conclusions, and apply those conclusions to one’s life and society.
Take ethical stands based on appropriate research in the social and behavioral sciences.
Analyze and communicate the values and processes that are used to formulate theories regarding the social context of individual human behavior in the social and behavioral sciences.

New General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize, describe, and explain social institutions, structures, and processes occurring within a complex global and diverse society.
Think critically about how individuals are influenced by social institutions in their own and other diverse cultures.
Investigate the relationship between individuals and societies as it affects personal behaviors, social development, and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.
Gather, analyze, and present research data perceptively and objectively using appropriate principles, methods, and technologies for the purpose of drawing logical conclusions on human behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Develop and promote an awareness and understanding of what is meant by globalism.
Acknowledge the diversity, complexities, and contributions of current and past cultures.
Analyze and compare from a geographic perspective the physical, historic, religious, political, social, cultural, economic, and contemporary issues of world regions
Understand the relationship between the natural environment and agriculture of areas.
Evaluate facts and perspectives to understand the role of humans and their environment.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 , READ 0810 , or equivalent