GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
Introduction to Geography introduces the student to the basic principles, concepts, and methods used in geography. The course introduces students to the principles and practices of the science of geography. Students will study the basic concepts of the following sub-fields of geography. The Earth Science Tradition: cartography, physical geography, and the geography of natural resources. Culture-Environment Tradition: population geography, cultural geography, and geography of spatial behavior. The Locational Tradition: economic geography, urban geography, and the human impact on the environment.
Course Content
A. Maps
B. Physical Geography: Landforms
C. Physical Geography: Weather and Climate
D. The Geography of Natural Resources
E. Population Geography
F. Cultural Geography
G. Spatial Interaction
H. Political Geography
J. Economic Geography
K. An Urban World
H. Human Impact on the Environment
Student Outcomes
1. Know and use geographic information by being able to create, interpret, and use maps and spatial data.
2. Utilize geographic skills to analyze historical, cultural, economic, demographic, political, and environmental issues.
3. Synthesize information and data to convey spatial relationships.
4. Locate, map and describe major physical and human geographic features at the local, regional, national, and global levels.
5. Apply spatial theories and concepts at both the small and large scale.
6. 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.
7. Analyze the dynamic relationships between human and physical systems of the Earth.
8. Articulate the influences of geographic features on the physical and cultural development of cities, nations, and regions.
9. Utilize tools such as geographic information systems, spreadsheets, and statistical packages to analyze and represent spatial relationships.
10. Articulate ways different multi-cultural perspectives impact how places are perceived, utilized, and transformed.
11. Articulate some fundamental relationships between the physical and cultural aspects of geography.
Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Critical, Creative and Reflexive Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
Social Sciences: Graduates use social science research methods and/or theory in order to analyze and interpret social
phenomena.
Critical Thinking: Graduates will be able to question, search for answers and meaning, and develop ideas that lead to action.
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