GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course introduces major concepts of geography spanning subfields within natural sciences such as physical geography and social science topics including population and economic geography. Additionally, this course will cover traditional disciplinary issues within cartography and emerging issues such as geospatial technologies.
Course Content
A. Maps & Geospatial Technologies
B. Physical Geography
C. Population Geography
D. Cultural Geography
E. Political Geography
F. Economic Geography
G. Urban Geography
H. Environmental Geography
Student Outcomes
1. Create maps and visualizations that can explain geographic phenomena.
2. Analyze spatial distribution of physical and human phenomena by applying geographic theories and concepts.
3. Explain the dynamic relations between human populations and the natural environment.
4. Analyze geographic dimensions of population, culture, economics, and equityrelated issues.
5. Explain how cultural background impacts how places are perceived, used, and transformed.
6. Connect geographic concepts and theories to real-world events.
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
1. Written assignments
2. Discussions
3. Quizzes
4. Exams
5. Using web-based mapping applications
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