Course Outline
GEOG 197 - Geography Topics
Fall Semester 2021
Basic Course Information
Courses numbered 1 - 49 are remedial or college preparatory courses which do not apply toward an A. A. Degree and are not intended for transfer. Courses numbered 50-99 apply toward an AA Degree, but are not intended for transfer. Courses numbered 100 and higher apply toward an AA Degree and/or are intended for transfer to a four-year college or university.
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
GEOG
Geography Topics
Units and Hours
1
4
Grade/Pass/No Pass
| Hour Type | Units | Weekly Hours | Semester Hours x 16 Weeks | Semester Hours x 18 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Category - | 1.00 | 1.00 | x 16 Weeks - 16.00 | x 18 Weeks - 18.00 |
| Lab Category - | 1.00 | 3.00 | x 16 Weeks - 48.00 | x 18 Weeks - 54.00 |
| Subtotal - | 4.00 | x 16 Weeks - 64.00 | x 18 Weeks - 72.00 | |
| Out of Class Hour - | 2.00 | x 16 Weeks - 32.00 | x 18 Weeks - 36.00 | |
| Totals - | 6.00 | x 16 Weeks - 96.00 | x 18 Weeks - 108.00 |
| Hour Type | Units | Weekly Hours | Semester Hours x 16 Weeks | Semester Hours x 18 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Category - | 4.00 | 4.00 | x 16 Weeks - 64.00 | x 18 Weeks - 72.00 |
| Lab Category - | 4.00 | 12.00 | x 16 Weeks - 192.00 | x 18 Weeks - 216.00 |
| Subtotal - | 16.00 | x 16 Weeks - 256.00 | x 18 Weeks - 288.00 | |
| Out of Class Hour - | 8.00 | x 16 Weeks - 128.00 | x 18 Weeks - 144.00 | |
| Totals - | 24.00 | x 16 Weeks - 384.00 | x 18 Weeks - 432.00 |
Catalog Description
Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the students. Any combination of lecture and/or laboratory may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome
-Students will examine how class concepts are applied in the real-world.
-Students will investigate foundational principles in Geography and/or GIS.
Specific Course Objectives
Objective
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- The course objectives will depend on the specific topic covered. A set of objectives will be developed for each topic class and included in an outline developed by the instructor.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstration
Directed Study
Discussion
Discussion Seminar
Guest Speakers
Lab
Lecture
Practicum
Videos/Film
Content in Terms of Specific Body of Knowledge
The content will vary with each topic covered and will be detailed in the course syllabus.
Assignments
College-level reading assignments will be assigned for each topic class included in the outline.
Suggested reading may be defined for each topic class and included in the outline.
Required writing or skills demonstration will be defined for each topic class and included in the outline.
Class discussion and individual student exams will focus on analysis of readings and application to broader topics in geography.
Outside assignments will be defined for each topic class and included in the course syllabus.
Methods of Assessment
Evaluation Method
- Class Participation
- Class Work
- Demonstration
- Exams/Tests
- Field Trips
- Homework
- Oral Presentation
- Papers
- Projects
Open Entry/Open Exit
- Not Open Entry/Open Exit
Repeatability
No
Contact Person
Cheung, Wing H.