GEOG 4200 - Geography of Utah

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Geography

Description:

Explores human and physical phenomena that make Utah distinctive. Lectures examine webs of relationships among Utah's people, places, and environments. Students examine Utah's contrasting physical and social environments and explore what is meant by a sense of place. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Be familiar with most aspects of Utah today in the context of themes of geography and other social behavioral sciences. 2. Analyze components of the landscape including: bedrock versus sediment; evidence of surface and ground water; and classifications of major climatic and vegetation regimes and understand how these physical factors have influenced and continue to influence Utah's peoples. 3. Evaluate social and demographic patterns and interpret census data, urban plans, and population pyramids. 4. Understand relationships among Utah's people, places and environments, past and present. 5. Anticipate and better understand how webs of relationships among physical, behavioral, and social conditions will undoubtedly influence their own choices and their futures.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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