GEO 101 - World Geography

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course examines the earth’s surface, its geophysical features and its economic importance. Students explore how climate, soil and natural resources shape different regions. A key focus is understanding how these factors, along with transportation, influence economic, political and cultural development.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Explain the interaction between humans and their physical environment.
Distinguish between developed and developing geographic regions.
Identify the impact and role of climate, soil and natural resources.
Analyze the impact of geophysical features on transportation.
Analyze the physical and environmental landscape.
Identify the impact of geophysical features on economic, political and cultural development.
Evaluate the economic importance of the earth’s geophysical features.

Listed Topics

Developed versus developing regions
Geophysical features
Climate, soil and natural resources
Geophysical impact on transportation, economic, political and cultural development
Physical and human landscape
Humans and their physical environment

Reference Materials
Current textbook, scholarly readings, films, maps and electronic resources as assigned

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Culture Society & Citizenship

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/13/2025
Last Reviewed: 04/13/2025

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