Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - GEOG 100 D100

Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

Class Number: 3569

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2018
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Nicholas Blomley
    blomley@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3713
    Office: RCB 7131

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides an introduction to human geography and offers tools and concepts for understanding our dynamic world. We will explore the nature and diversity of human geography and develop an appreciation for the spatial world we live in as well as for the reciprocal relationships that exist between people and places. This course provides insights into contemporary global issues such as population growth; economic development and poverty; agriculture and food security; culture and identity; human-environment interactions; and cities and urbanization. These issues will be explored from a geographical perspective and the course will allow students to engage with some of ‘big questions’ of the day, such as sustainability and globalization.  

The goal is to introduce students both to how geographers think, and what they think about. The class welcomes undergraduate students in all fields of study. It is designed to prepare those who will continue in the geography program, while also providing non-geographers with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of geographic thinking.

This course is eligible for the Certificate in Liberal Arts.

Notes: There will be NO tutorials during the first week of class. 

Grading

  • Online homework and quizzes 20%
  • 5 in-class mini-papers 10%
  • Midterm 30%
  • Final 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Paul Knox, Sallie Marston, & Michael Imort, Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context, 5th Canadian edition, Toronto: Pearson Canada (bound or unbound versions are both available in the SFU bookstore)

Registrar Notes:

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