University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 
    
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GEOG 418 - Geographic Thought

(3 units) CO12, CO14
History of geographic thought; place of geography among the fields of knowledge; geographic methods; current trends in the field. 

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Geography Major or Minor; Junior or Senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define geographic thought, philosophy, and practice.
2. identify and analyze ethical issues in the discipline of Geography.
3. apply knowledge of geographic methodologies and theory by developing an original essay and presenting it at a professional conference in the discipline or a similar venue.


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