CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for GEO105 - World Regional Geography

Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Locate and describe the physical geographic features of the world’s regions.
  2. Explain how physical geography influences human society.
  3. Explain how human societies affect physical environments. 
  4. Describe and explain patterns of population and settlement in the world’s regions.
  5. Explain principles of demography and dynamics of population change.
  6. Explain the key factors shaping regional cultural identity.
  7. Describe the cultural coherence and diversity found within the world’s regions.
  8. Define nationalism and explain the differences between state and nation.
  9. Define geopolitics and describe geopolitical relationships within and between the world’s regions.
  10. Explain methods and tools for measuring economic and social development.
  11. Describe variations in economic and social development both within and between the world’s regions.
  12. Describe globalization.
  13. Explain how global economic and political processes shape the spatial distribution of wealth and poverty.
  14. Apply the geographic approach to societal questions by examining relationships between environmental, cultural, political, and economic phenomena.
  15. Write clearly and logically about topics related to world regional geography.

Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using illustrative websites, video, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Give a personal definition with examples of what geography is. B, C
2 Discuss Globalization, Diversity, and Nationalism. B, C, L, H
3 Compare and Contrast Nationalism and Globalization. L, H
4 Explain Physical Geography and its relationship to the Environment through illustration, definition, and identification in activities. B, C
5 Research and select a topic for your Term Project. N, O
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the physical geography of North, Middle/Central, and South/Latin America.  A, B
2 Explain the economic geography of North, Middle/Central, and South/Latin America. J, K N
3 Compare and contrast the political geography of North, Middle/Central, and South/Latin America. I, M, N
4 Give 2-3 specific examples of the cultural/human geography of North, Middle/Central, and South/Latin America. F, G, N
5 Create and list a timeline of the historical geography of North, Middle/Central, and South/Latin America  D, E, O
6 Research and generate an Annotated Bibliography for your Term Project N, O
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the physical geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia, and North Africa.  A, B
2 Explain the economic geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia, and North Africa.  J, K, N
3 Compare and contrast the political geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia, and North Africa. I, M, N
4 Give 2-3 specific examples of the cultural/human geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia, and North Africa. F, G, N
5 Create and list a timeline of the historical geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia, and North Africa. D, E, O
6 Compose a draft thesis statement and outline for the Term Project. N, O
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the physical geography of Europe. A, B
2 Explain the economic geography of Europe. J, K, N
3 Compare and contrast the political geography of Europe. I, M, N
4 Give 2-3 specific examples of the cultural/human geography of Europe. F, G, N
5 Create and list a timeline of the historical geography of Europe. D, E, O
6 Describe the physical geography of the Russian Domain. A,B
7 Explain the economic geography of the Russian Domain. J, K N
8 Compare and contrast the political geography the Russian Domain. I, M, N
9 Give 2-3 specific examples of the cultural/human geography of the Russian Domain. F, G, N
10 Create and list a timeline of the historical geography of the Russian Domain. D, E, O
11 Compose a rough draft of the script for your term project presentation N, O
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the physical geography of Central and East Asia. A, B
2 Explain the economic geography Central and East Asia. J, K N
3 Compare and contrast the political geography of Central and East Asia. I, M, N
4 Give 2-3 specific examples of the cultural/human geography of Central and East Asia. F, G, N
5 Create and list a timeline of the historical geography of Central and East Asia. D, E, O
6 Review and evaluate the research skills of yourself and your peers through a peer review discussion. N, O
Module 6
  Outcomes Competencies
1 1. Describe the physical geography of South and SE Asia, Australia, and Oceania. A, B
2 Explain the economic geography South and SE Asia, Australia, and Oceania. J, K N
3 Compare and contrast the political geography of South and SE Asia, Australia, and Oceania. I, M, N
4 Give 2-3 specific examples of the cultural/human geography of South and SE Asia, Australia, and Oceania. F, G, N
5 Create and list a timeline of the historical geography of South and SE Asia, Australia, and Oceania. D, E, O
6 Reflect on your learning this term and discuss with your peers. O
7 Compose and complete your polished final term project presentation and script. A through O

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/view/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
3 15 Weeks - 135 8.5 to 9.5
3 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 135 12.5 to 14.5
3 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 135 21 to 24

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %

Discussions

  • Content discussions (8 @ 50 points each)
  • Reflection discussions (2 @ 25 points each)
 450 45%

Final Project

  • Topic Selection and Proposal (25 points)
  • Annotated Bibliography (50 points)
  • Thesis Statement and Outline (50 points)
  • Rough Draft (75 points)
  • Peer Discussion (30 points)
  • Final Draft (200 points)
 430 43%
MyLabsPlus Activities (6 @ 20 points each) 120 12%
TOTAL 1000 100%

 

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