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GEOG 110 –  Cultural Geography (CRN: 46723) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2024

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This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

GEOG 110 Cultural Geography

The study of the use and understanding of space within and between culture groups of the world. Interpretation of cultural landscapes resulting from the interactions of humans with features and processes of the physical environment and with one another. Special attention is given to the concepts of location, place, distribution, circulation, and region. Focus on the concepts of culture region, cultural origin, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural interaction, and cultural landscape as applied to the analysis of specific culture traits, including those of popular culture. Additional topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5b
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)
C-ID: GEOG 120

College of San Mateo (Online Course)

Department: Geography

Number of Units: 3


Section
OLH - Online
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/24
Meeting Time:
Days:
Online course Room: 0000
Instructor: Margaret Kaluzny
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 29, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund January 29, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" February 4, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" April 25, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 24, 2024
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