| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
A descriptive study of selected countries and regions of the world
around such key topics as location, population makeup and
distribution, natural environment, type of economy, potentialities,
chief problems. Human activities are related to natural
environmental conditions of countries, regions and continents. Meets
A.A. general education Category IV.
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
- H.J. deBlig, and Peter Muller. Geography, 15th ed., Wiley, 2012. ISBN: 9781118093603
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| Supplemental Materials: |
Additional materials may be assigned by the instructor to supplement the required materials. -->
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| Special Requirements: |
None.
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
- To make the student aware of the finite nature of earth's
natural resources.
- To make the student aware of cultural differences.
- To help the student develop a respect for other cultures.
- To make the student aware of the various types of landforms
and their potentialities.
- To help the student to develop a sense of place by showing
them there is a complex world beyond the bounds of their
personal experiences.
- Global Learning Outcomes:
GLO 1 - Critical Thinking - The student evaluates the validity of
ideas, developing informed opinions or defensible conclusions.
GLO 4 - Information Literacy - The student effectivly locates,
evaluates, and applies information from a variety of sources.
GLO 5 - Cultural Literacy: The student demonstrates an
understanding of human culture and its diversity.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
See expanded syllabus developed by the instructor for each section
being taught.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Officer at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.
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