GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography

1. Demonstrate understanding of basic geographical concepts, terms and techniques.
2. Demonstrate understanding of diverse cultures and societies across and within regions, including ethnic and religious characteristics and arguable sources of conflict.
3. Examine different types and levels of economic development and industrialization in developed as well as developing countries and regions, and examine the consequences and dangers posed to the physical environment and the well-being of regional inhabitants.
4. Analyze patterns of resource distribution and consumption across and within regions.
5. Explain the patterns, causes and consequences of population growth and human migration.

Spring 2026:

1. Discuss the basic geographical concepts, classifications, terms and techniques used in diverse cultures throughout the world.
2. Compare and contrast diverse cultures and societies across and within regions, including value judgments, ethnic and religious characteristics, and arguable sources of conflict.
3. Examine different types and levels of economic development and industrialization in developed as well as developing countries and regions, to determine the consequences and dangers posed to the physical environment and the well-being of regional inhabitants.
4. Analyze patterns of resource distribution and consumption across and within regions.
5. Explain the patterns, causes and consequences of population growth and human migration.