GEOG 1101: Introduction to Human Geography

3 Credit Hours

This course is a survey of global patterns of resources, population, culture, and economic systems. Emphasis is placed upon the factors contributing to these patterns and the distinctions between the technologically advanced and less advanced regions of the world.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify, describe, and compare the basic patterns related to and the diversity of the environment, culture, population, economic, urban, and political geography found globally and locally through the usage, interpretation, and analysis of data represented on maps.
Apply knowledge of basic geographic processes and concepts to the study of the themes of population, culture, environment, development, and economy.
Identify, describe, and analyze current events related to the thematic study of topics such as population, culture, economy, environment, and development.
Compare and contrast global patterns and broad geographical concepts and how these patterns affect environments and people at the local level, whether in a foreign landscape or their home culture.
Identify the importance of geographic knowledge in understanding the everyday functioning of our planet, and its crucial role in informing policy decision-making.
Develop abilities to think critically about how various parts of the planet are connected spatially. Practice communicating effectively through written online discussions.