2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
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GEOG 200 Human Geography (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduces basic concepts in human geography relating to economic activities, landscapes, languages, migrations, nations, regions, and religions. Serves as the basis for further course work in geography.

Student Outcomes
1.Utilize geographic skills to analyze historical, cultural, economic, demographic, political, and environmental issues.
2.Synthesize information and data to convey spatial relationships.
3.Apply spatial theories and concepts at both the small and large scale.
4.Explain the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations in terms of physical, cultural, and economic factors and conflicts through formal and informal writing activities.
5.Utilize tools such as geographic information systems, spreadsheets, and statistical packages to analyze and represent spatial relationships.
6.Articulate ways different multi-cultural perspectives impact how places are perceived, utilized, and transformed.



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