GEOG 245

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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

Min

3

Fixed/Max

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.