General Information

• Name: World Regional Geography
• Discipline: Geography (GEOG)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces the world's regions with concentration on parts of the world which may be less familiar - many of which are experiencing great changes and have a major impact on the United States. Specific areas that will be covered include Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the successful student will:
1) Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.
2) Understand and apply social science principles, including and appreciation of participation in civic affairs.
3) Come to understand the interconnectedness of the physical world with the human world and how they interact.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

General Education
The mission of general education at WNC is to provide students who complete degrees and certificates of achievement with critical life skills that will benefit them in their personal and professional endeavors. GEOG 200: WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY addresses the general education student learning outcomes:
•Understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs.
•Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.