GEOG1300

Meets MN Transfer Goals 5 & 8 - History/Social, Behavioral Sciences & Global Perspectives. This course is a survey of the physical, cultural, diverse human experiences, natural resources, topography, climate, economic and political features of the world's geographic regions. Beyond identifying the world's countries and major cities, this course takes you through an in-depth exploration of the world's geographic realms. In this course, students will join Geographers as they peel back physical and cultural layers to better understand why the spatial patterns and unique features we find in the world exist, and how human societies interact with and change the physical and biological environment.Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the world's diverse human experiences through the contributions and work of scholars and/or practitioners of color or native origin and other under represented voices.
• Document the cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences of the world's peoples.
• Compare cultural elements on an individual and social level that support equitable participation in society.
• Apply proper techniques to acquire geographic information that includes narratives of indigenous communities from isolated area, satellite imagery and other modern tools.
• List key concepts, generalizations and methods of inquiry in the study of geography.
• Distinguish worldwide spatial distributions of landforms, climate, natural resources, demographic, cultural, economic and political attributes.
• Identify the key components of social and professional responsibility of geographers as is pertains to their community, and the global community in the rapidly changing world.
• Explain how the industrial revolution has shaped the geographic landscape of various countries.
• Analyze how colonization has impacted political stability and economic opportunity in former colonies across the globe.