GEOG 260
Europe
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Systematic approach to physical base, social and political problems, economic issues, and regional summary.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Physical Geography
Learning Outcome
To demonstrate the connection of the underlying physical "stage" of Europe to the distributions of people and their activities. This includes studying the locations and distributions of climates, mountains, rivers, and natural barriers of the region.
Title
Geographic Themes
Learning Outcome
To describe how the "5 Themes of Geography" [Location, Place, Human Environment Interaction, Region, and Movement] relate to overall studies of the European realm.
Title
Thoughtful Reflection
Learning Outcome
To translate the gained awareness of Europe into valid cross-cultural comparisons and nuanced understanding that can be shared with others.
Title
Collaboration
Learning Outcome
To incorporate other students' input to effectively enhance European geographic understanding.
Title
Cultural Geography
Learning Outcome
To describe the regional geographic structure of Europe's cultural components including languages, rural and urban landscapes, demographics, ethnic groups, and religions.
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
To write geographic research on Europe that is fluent, relevant, and creative.
Title
Geographic Interconnections
Learning Outcome
To explicate and define the important historical and contemporary geographic linkages in Europe including political restructuring, settlement geography, and major economic patterns (e.g., agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and transportation).
