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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-23-1995 |
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GCU121 2011 Fall – 2013 Spring |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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World
Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere |
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Description and analysis of areal variations in social, economic,
and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on Europe, Russia,
North Africa, and the Asian world. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Global
Awareness - [G] General Education Designation: Social and
Behavioral Sciences - [SB] Arizona
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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GCU121 2011
Fall – 2013 Spring |
World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere |
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Describe the distribution of land and water and explain how
much of the earth is habitable. (I) |
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Describe world population distribution and identify and
explain population growth problems facing the earth. (I) |
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Locate the world's key mineral, energy, agricultural and
manufacturing regions. (I) |
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4.
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Identify the countries of the region and describe their
importance. (II) |
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Identify the major water features and describe the major
land forms of Eurasia and North Africa. (III) |
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Describe plate tectonics and apply the theory to the
geology of Eurasia and North Africa. (III) |
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Identify the geologic hazards found in the region. (III) |
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Identify, locate, and describe the climatic regions of
Eurasia and North Africa. (III) |
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Describe the vegetation, soils, and agricultural zones of
the region. (III) |
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Describe the
illegal trafficking in wildlife found in Eurasia and North Africa and explain
its impact on the economy of the region. (III) |
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Identify the locations and describe the abundance of
mineral deposits in Eurasia and North Africa. (III) |
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Describe population density and growth rates of Eurasia
and North Africa and name the large cities of the region. (IV) |
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List the major
racial groups of the region and identify and locate the major language and
religious groups found in Eurasia and North Africa. (IV) |
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Describe the
occupational structure, the educational standards and methods, and the standard
of living of the various areas of Eurasia and North Africa. (IV) |
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Identify and describe the type, location, technology and
problems of industries in Eurasia and North Africa. (IV) |
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Describe the
agricultural industry of Eurasia and North Africa including types and
location of crops and agricultural shortages and surpluses. (IV) |
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Locate major fishing zones of the region. (IV) |
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Identify and describe the major transportation systems of Eurasia
and North Africa.(IV) |
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Identify the types of goods traded and describe the trade
balance of Eurasia and North Africa. (IV) |
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Identify and describe the various governmental systems of
the region. (IV) |
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Indicate the health standards and social services of
Eurasia and North Africa. (IV) |
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Describe significant current events in Eurasia and North
Africa. (IV) |
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Describe the major models used by cultural geographers.
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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GCU121 2011
Fall – 2013 Spring |
World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere |
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I. Introduction to the
World A. Distribution of Land and
Water 1. Area covered by Water 2. Land Regions B. Population Distribution
and Growth 1. Past 2. Present 3. Future C. Distribution of World's
Resources and Industry 1. Agricultural Resources 2. Mineral and Energy Resources
3. Manufacturing and Trade II. Importance of Europe,
Russia, North Africa, South and Southwestern Asia, East Asia and Southeast
Asia III. Physical Geography A. Location B. Size and Shape C. Water Bodies D. Landforms 1. Plate Tectonics 2. Geologic Hazards E. Weather and Climate F. Types and Locations of
Vegetation G. Soils and Agricultural
Regions H. Wildlife 1. Illegal Trafficking 2. Economic Impact I. Minerals 1. Locations 2. Abundance IV. Cultural Geography A. Population 1. Density 2. Growth Rates 3. Major Cities B. Racial Groups C. Language Groups D. Religious Groups E. Living Conditions 1. Standards of Living 2. Educational Standards
and Methods 3. Occupational Structure F. Industries 1. Type 2. Location 3. Technology 4. Problems G. Agriculture 1. Types of Crops 2. Location of Crops 3. Shortages 4. Surpluses H. Fishing Zones I. Transportation 1. Rail 2. Highway 3. Water 4. Air 5. Pipeline J. Trade K. Government al Systems L. Health Standards and
Social Services M. Current Events N. Models 1. Demographic Transition 2. Core-Periphery 3. Spatial Interaction |