This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social, cultural, political, and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relations among regions on issues such as trade, economic development, conflict, and the role of regions in the globalization process.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Define and explain the geographic concept of “region.”
- Locate significant geographic features of regions of the world and describe their cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics.
- Demonstrate knowledge of each region’s role in a globalizing world.
- Apply geographic concepts to understanding current events, conflicts, and issues in a regional context
Required Textbooks
Pulsipher, Alex and Ola Johansson, World Regional Geography with Subregions, 8th edition, MacMillan. Textbook with Achieve Single Term Access ISBN is 978-1-319-942425-1. Just the Achieve Single Term Access code with accompanying e-book version of the text, the ISBN is 978-131-937465-5.
Evaluation Standards
The final course grade will be calculated based upon exams, varying assignments, and quizzes that the instructor may choose to include. Instructors may include participation grades and attendance as factors in determining course grades, at their discretion.
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = less than 60%
Disabilities
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Last Modified
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 8:40 AM
