Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

Dakota College Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

GEOG 161 – World Regional Geography

Course Description:

In this class the student will study geographic processes shaping major world regions and inter-

relationships in the global village; geographic bases and implications of current events. The course

involves a geographic survey of major world regions, with emphasis on location, component countries,

world role, distinctive physical and cultural characteristics, relations to other world areas and major

problems. The principal objective is to help alleviate the serious geographic illiteracy that many

Americans have concerning the world in which we live.

Pre/Co-requisites:

none

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of the physical

geography of the world – as well as the social, religious, economic, and diplomatic issues contained

within major regions. A relation to both historical underpinnings and current events will also allow the

student to better understand the world outside the United States, a very important task in today’s

global constructs.

Instructor:

Steven J. Sathre

Office:

Thatcher Hall 2206

Office Hours:

MWF 9:00-10:00

Phone:

701-228-5456

Email:

steve.sathre@dakotacollege.edu