GEOG 120
Geography and World Affairs
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Survey of the world, stressing geography of major political regions.
When Taught
Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer.
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
World knowledge
Learning Outcome
Identify where all the countries of the world are located and, more importantly, learn about these "countries and kingdoms" that you might "be prepared in all things" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:78-79).
Title
Interconnections
Learning Outcome
Better understand the interconnectedness of the world so we will appreciate those who contribute to making our life so abundant and easy and so we will be more willing to help those who have less.
Title
Stewardship
Learning Outcome
Become better stewards of the earth through an increased understanding of how human behavior impacts the environment and affects the lives of others.
Title
Basic knowledge
Learning Outcome
Develop an understanding of basic geographic terms.
Title
Travel
Learning Outcome
Learn to enjoy the journey by being a more observant, interested, adventuresome, and curious traveler.
Title
World development
Learning Outcome
Understand what factors have led some regions of the world to be more developed than others.
Title
Current affairs
Learning Outcome
Gain enough familiarity with the world to be a more informed reader of the daily news.
