GEOG 245
Geography of Utah
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Exploring geography of Utah. Topics include land forms, climate, agricultural and recreational economics, historical migration, Mormon cultural landscape, ethnic patterns, and rural-urban contrasts.
When Taught
Spring and Summer Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Geog 101,120, 130
Title
Fundamental Principles of the Physical Environment
Learning Outcome
Understand the fundamental principles of the physical environment, the ongoing changes therein, and the interactions between the physical environment and human activity
Title
Understanding of current world societies
Learning Outcome
Explain the development and current activities of human societies at world, national and local scales
Title
Practical and theoretical issues in Geography
Learning Outcome
Study practical and theoretical issues in geography, using a variety of methods such as quantitative and qualitative analysis, documentary research, map analysis, geospatial technologies, and written communication
Title
Evaluate and Recommend Solutions
Learning Outcome
Evaluate the core human and environmental processes which create the context for global issues.
Recommend viable solutions to current world problems.
