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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/02 |
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GCU223
20024-20082 |
LEC |
3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Geography
of Latin America |
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Spatial
overview of the physical, historical, social, and economic characteristics of
South, Middle, and Caribbean America. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Global
Awareness - [G] General
Education Designation: Social and Behavioral Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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GCU223 20024-20082 |
Geography of Latin America |
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Describe the physical characteristics of Latin America,
including landforms, climate, and lifeforms. (I) |
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Discuss the historical development of Latin America, from
prehistoric to present times. (II) |
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Describe the demographic characteristics of Latin America,
including population distribution, growth, movement, and cultural groups.
(III) |
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Describe primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
sectors of Latin American economies. (IV) |
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Identify Latin American place names, political boundaries,
and borders. (V) |
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Identify and explain current issues affecting Latin
America. (VI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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GCU223 20024-20082 |
Geography of Latin America |
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I. Physical Environment of
Latin America A. Location B. Landforms C. Climate D. Flora and fauna II. Historical Background
of Latin America A. Prehistoric era B. Pre-Columbian era C. Colonial era D. Modern era III. Demographic
Characteristics of Latin America A. Population distribution B. Population growth C. Migration D. Cultural groups IV. Economic
Characteristics of Latin America A. Primary sector
activities B. Secondary sector
activities C. Tertiary sector
activities D. Quaternary sector
activities V. Political
Characteristics of Latin America A. Place names B. Boundaries and borders VI. Current Issues in Latin
America Life |