GEA2002

World Geography II

Course Code:
GEA2002

Credit Hours:
3

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
700

 

Course Description:
The second half of the course sequence GEA 2001-2002. GEA 2001 is not a prerequisite, but the sequence is recommended. This course has been designated as an international/diversity course.

 

Course Details

Instructors:

Travis Bradshaw, Ph.D.
bradshawt@chipola.edu

 

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Hobbs, JJ. Mindtap: Fundamentals of World Regional Geography. 6th Ed. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. 2017 ISBN: 9781337219136

 

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

 

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

SS-1 Identify behaviors and social trends, using appropriate research methodologies.

SS-2 Identify global influences on social, behavioral, and historical issue.

SS-3 Examine significant historical events.

SS-4 Identify differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.

 

Course-level learning outcomes:

Course-level student learning outcomesDiscipline-level learning outcomesAssessment methods
  • Examine the physical world as the habitat of man, using the tools of geography.
  • Analyze contemporary social and political issues to their roots in human culture and physical place.
  • Examine modern society and its economic development in the light of multicultural and social influences.
  • Evaluate the relationships among world cultures and how those relationships shape world events. 

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5 

 Homework, Discussion Board, Quizzes, Unit Tests, Cumulative Final

 

 

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

  • Read all assigned materials
  • Attend and participate in class discussions
  • Complete study guides and notes from class discussions and lectures.
  • All courses taught under the auspices of the Social and Behavioral Sciences will include an oral component, oral presentations, and or classroom discussions. Note: Online and Distance Learning courses will not contain the oral component.
  • Assignment Schedule:
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Handouts
  • Audio Visual
  • Examinations
  • Office appointments will be made to discuss progress, as needed
  • Tutoring will be available through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE Lab).
  • On occasion experiential learning will be made available by visiting available agencies to augment the learning process.

 

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