Geog 101 (World Regional Geography) is a course offered by the Department of Geography at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This site contains basic course information, including the course calendar, information about quizzes, exams, readings, and more.
This course that aims to introduce students to the discipline of geography, and to the geography of the world.
Course Objectives
A student who successfully completes Geog 101 should
- have an understanding of the discipline and most important sub-disciplines of geography, be familiar with its basic principles and concepts, and understand some simple geographic models and theories.
- appreciate the value of looking at and understanding the world from a spatial perspective, and be able to recognize the connections and interactions present within culture and place;
- appreciate the value of transcending parochialism and trying to see the world (including one’s own country) as other people in other places and with different backgrounds might see it.
- understand the connectedness of people and places, and the forces of globalization and localization.
- have become more aware of the relationship between people and the natural environment and the subtle processes at work between nature and culture
- have begun to learn how to learn independently, and should appreciate that education is a valuable and fulfilling lifelong process.
- have an understanding the discipline and most important sub-disciplines of geography, be familiar with its basic principles and concepts, and understand some simple geographic models and theories.
- have formulated an understanding of how the study of geography in general, and World Regional Geography in particular, fits into an education in the liberal arts and sciences.
- be familiar with the regions of the world, their human and physical geographies, their histories, and the challenges they face.
- have an understanding of the processes and consequences of economic development and underdevelopment.
- be able to find, assess the reliability of, and interpret geographic data and information using a variety of print and online sources
- be able to better understand what’s going on in the world by seeing current events in their geographic context
About this site
If you are a student in Geog 101, this site is the place to find information about the course. Whether you’re looking for the class schedule, seeking further readings, or want to know the instructor’s office hours, this is where you will find what you need.
If you’re a visitor to the site, please feel free to take a look around. If you have any suggestions, questions or comments about anything you find here, please let me know.
Dr. Donald N. Rallis
Associate Professor
Department of Geography
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
United States of America
