Human Geography
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will:
- Describe what geography and human geography are.
- Understand population dynamics and migration.
- Understand political systems, states, territory, and borders.
- Understand the basic elements of culture.
- Understand the types and levels of economic activities.
- Understand urban structure and development.
Introduction to GIS
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will
- Define geography and GIS
- Describe scale, projection, and coordinate systems and explain importance of each in GIS
- Differentiate between vector, raster, and object-oriented data structures and explain the appropriate use of each of these data structures
- Describe various types of GIS data capture
- Explain the basics of GIS data storage,
- Differentiate between attribute analysis and spatial analysis and describe the appropriate use of each type of analysis,
- Produce effective maps of analytical results which adhere to established cartographic standards
- Demonstrate proficiency with GIS software
Introduction to Physical Geography
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will:
- Describe what Geography and Physical Geography are.
- Understand the physical principles and processes governing the circulation and characteristics of the atmosphere and climates on Earth.
- Understand the physical principles and processes governing the circulation and characteristics of water on Earth.
- Understand the principles of geomorphology and the processes that shape the landscape.
- Understand the distribution and dynamics of organisms and their environments.
- Understand the directional and locational systems employed on the surface of the Earth
- Be able to use and analyze maps.
World Regional Geography
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will:
- Describe what geography and World/Regional Geography are
- Locate and define the major cultural regions of the world
- Locate and define the major physical regions of the world
- Briefly explain major historical events and the impact of these events on World Geography
- Describe and know the location and distribution of various economic systems.