2016-2017 Catalog

GEO 105 World Regional Geography

Examines the spatial distribution of environmental and societal phenomena in the world’s regions; environmental phenomena may include topography, climate, and location of natural resources; societal phenomena may include patterns of population and settlement, religion, ethnicity, language, and economic development.  Analyzes the characteristics that define world regions and distinguishes them from each other.  Examines the relationships between physical environments and human societies.  Examines globalization with emphasis on the geopolitical and economic relationships between more developed and less developed regions. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Equivalent testing score (e.g., ENG 121 or higher,) or enrollment in or completion of CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094. The CCR course or ENG 121 may be taken concurrently with this course.