| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3 |
| Laboratory Fee: |
None. |
| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course. |
| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course. |
| 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: |
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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:
- I. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate the validity of
their own and other’s ideas through questioning, analyzing and
synthesizing the results into the creative process.
B. As a geography course, a great deal of information is presented
about historical development of places around the world and
the way the world seems to operate. Students will be required to
analyze theories and question so-called realities.
C. At the same time a basic tool of Geography is the map in many
forms. Students will have the opportunity to exam and even make their
own maps, as well as be familiar with maps of world places.
- IV. Information Management: Students will use effective
strategies to collect, verify, document and manage information from a
variety of sources.
A. When studying places and levels of “development” around the
world, there are many data sources for students to access information.
B. Students will analyze the sources, not all of which are reliable.
At the same time a basic tool of Geography is the map in many forms.
Students will have the opportunity to exam and even make their own
maps, as well as be familiar with maps of world places.
- V. Cultural Literacy: Students will develop an appreciation of
human culture and its diversity and the role of creative arts in
society.
C. Students will see, study and make the connections to the cultural
diversity and geography of the countries towards understanding other
cultures around the world.
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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 polices 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
