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  Course: GEO 106
  Title:Human Geography: SS2
  Long Title:Human Geography: GT-SS2
  Course Description:Introduces students to geographic perspectives and methods in the study of human societies by examining the spatial characteristics of populations, language, religion, ethnicity, politics, and economics. Examines the relationships between physical environments and human societies..~~This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS2
  Min Credit:3
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  Origin Notes: ACC

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
 
 1. Define Geography
 2. Interpret thematic maps
 3. Explain geographic diffusion
 4. Explain the methods and tools geographers use to analyze spatial data
 5. Explain key concepts in demography and why demographic patterns vary spatially
 6. Explain the spatial distribution of language and how language shapes identity
 7. Explain the spatial distribution of religion and how religion shapes identity
 8. Explain the spatial distribution of ethnicity and how language and religion inform ethnic identity
 9. Explain how political movements and institutions are affected by language, religion, and ethnicity
 10. Define nationalism, and explain the differences between state and nation
 11. Explain the spatial distribution of economic activities, including agriculture, industry, and services
 12. Explain the environmental and social consequences of economic activities
 13. Apply the geographic approach to societal questions by examining relationships between environmental, cultural, political, and economic phenomena
 14. Write clearly and logically about topics related to human geography


 TOPICAL OUTLINE:
 
 I.      Introduction to Geography
 II.     Population
 III.    Migration
 IV.     Folk and popular culture
 V.      Ethnicity
 VI.     Political geography
 VII.    Development
 VIII.   Agriculture
 IX.     Industry and Services
 X       Urban patterns
 XI.     Resource problem



 Course Offered At:

  Arapahoe Community College ACC
  Community College of Aurora CCA
  Colorado Community College Sys CCCS
  Community College of Denver CCD
  Colorado Northwestern CC CNCC
  Front Range Community College FRCC
  Lamar Community College LCC
  Morgan Community College MCC
  Northeastern Junior College NJC
  Otero College OJC
  Pueblo Community College PCC
  Pikes Peak State College PPCC
  Red Rocks Community College RRCC
  Trinidad State College TSJC
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