Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - GEOG 100 D100

Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

Class Number: 4240

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 14, 2018
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Ivor Winton
    winton@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-5871
    Office: RCB 7222

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:

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 aims to introduce you to the surprising range of materials that geographers study; to highlight the key perspectives that shape geographical work; and to sharpen your awareness of the world beyond Canada.  The broad sequence of lectures is as follows….  Preliminaries:  on geography; on maps.  The population factor:  the pattern of people; human numbers, past and present; age and/or sex composition.  Human differentials:  culture; culture in geography; religion and environment.  Livelihood:  resources and economic development; agriculture; manufacturing.  Crowding into cities:  urbanization; rise of the modern city.  Environments under stress:  environment and disease; environmental impact.  

Note:  the course meets twice during the first week of classes.

This course may be applied to the Certificate in Liberal Arts

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 30%
  • Final Exam 35%
  • Assignment 15%
  • Map Quiz 20%

NOTES:

Note:  weighting may be subject to minor adjustment.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Pearson Custom Library/GEOS, Human Geography:  Geography 100.  Boston, MA:  Pearson, 2014.  

Registrar Notes:

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