C-ID Descriptor
Introduction to Human Geography

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1. The distribution of the human population and the processes (both historical and contemporary) that shape this distribution;
2. The origins, diversity, and distribution of basic cultural patterns, with particular attention given to: language, religion, urbanization, political and economic patterns, and human-environment interactions; and
3. Basic concepts used in the geographic study of human patterns including: diffusion, cultural landscapes, cultural ecology, and cultural regions.

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the distribution of the human population and the processes (both historical and contemporary) that shape this distribution;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the origins, diversity, and distribution of basic cultural patterns, with particular attention given to: language, religion, urbanization, political and economic patterns, and human-environment interactions; and
3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts used in the geographic study of human patterns including: diffusion, cultural landscapes, cultural ecology, and cultural regions.

Objective and subjective midterm and final examinations.  Reports or projects, homework problems, and/or laboratory reports.

Human Mosaic (Bychkov-Jordan)
Introduction to Human Geography (Rubenstein)

Or other college level text as selected by instructor.