GEOG 120

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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.

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3

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3

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3

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Basic knowledge

Learning Outcome

Develop an understanding of basic geographic terms.

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Travel

Learning Outcome

Learn to enjoy the journey by being a more observant, interested, adventuresome, and curious traveler.

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World development

Learning Outcome

Understand what factors have led some regions of the world to be more developed than others.

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Current affairs

Learning Outcome

Gain enough familiarity with the world to be a more informed reader of the daily news.