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Course: |
GEO 106
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Title: | Human Geography: SS2 |
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Long Title: | Human Geography: GT-SS2 |
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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 |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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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
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