Classes in geog

GEOG 1 Physical Geography 3.0 units
Description: An introductory study of the basic physical elements of geography including climate, land forms, soils, water, and natural vegetation, The laboratory will include the tools and methods of geographers. (C-ID: GEOG 115) ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic skills with maps&the geographic grid.
2. Identify, describe, compare&contrast global heat energy flow&temperature within the atmosphere.
3. Identify, describe, compare&contrast atmospheric moisture&circulation.
4. Identify&describe the basic elements&controls for weather phenomena.
5. Identify, compare&contrast global climate&vegetation zones.
6. Identify&describe the hydrologic cycle.
7. Identify, describe, compare&contrast plate tectonic, volcanic&, earthquake processes.
8. Identify, describe, compare&contrast river, coastal, desert&glacial processes&landforms.


GEOG 2 Cultural Geography 3.0 units
Description: This course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: historical geography; geographical techniques&methodology, demography; languages&religions, urbanization and landscape modification; political units and nationalism; and economic systems and development. Emphasis is given to interrelationships between human activities and the biophysical environment. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID:GEOG 120) ADVISORY: Skills commensurate with successful completion of English 250 and English 260 or equivalent.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will compare and contrast several historical and contemporary approaches to the study of human geography.
2. Students will identify, analyze and demonstrate the skills needed to utilize contemporary geographic tools, particularly with maps.
3. Students will evaluate the impact of human-environment interaction in producing cultural landscapes and their dynamics.
4. Students will demonstrate a practical knowledge of the five key concepts ingeography.
5. Students will organize, outline, and deliver oral presentations on three aspects of a region study.
6. Students will utilize class discussion and critique to revise and refine a college-level research paper demonstrating their knowledge of major concepts of cultural geography.
7. Students will evaluate the five key concepts in human geography and assess their strengths and weakness in furthering the understanding of the human condition.
8. Compare and contrast the major regions of the world with respect to their relative locations, natural environments, peoples, resources, economies, and contemporary problems.
9. Describe and analyze the relationships between cultures and the environment in creating landscapes and changing our environment.