Geography (GEO) at Rappahannock Community College


         
 
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GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography
Examines the global patterns and processes of the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Explores Earth?s physical systems and the interrelationships among them through studying Earth-Sun geometry, climate and weather phenomena, landforms, biomes, and environmental change.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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GEO 210 - People and the Land: Intro to Cultural Geography
Provides an introduction to themes in human geography and the ways in which human geographers study spatial relationships in the world. Emphasizes geospatial tools and concepts to examine global patterns of human demographics, culture, geopolitics, and economic and environmental interdependence through introduction to a broad range of subject matter. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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GEO 220 - World Regional Geography
Examines similarities and differences among the world?s major regions. Evaluates ways in which people and places interact across space and time to produce particular spatial and environmental patterns. Introduces the student to geographic tools such as maps. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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GEO 225 - Economic Geography
Introduces the subfield of human geography by focusing on the key interactions of people, space, and economics. Familiarizes students with economic, geographic, political and demographic factors that impact international target markets and trade activity. Focuses on levels of development, urban areas, globalization, and international trade
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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GEO 230 - Political Geography
Examines the influence of geography on political systems and nation states. Discusses historic and current events including campaigns, wars, trade, and treaties as functions of land, resources and energy requirements. Introduces students to types and uses of maps
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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