World Geography

Course Hours: 
135
Price: 
$1,000.00
Course Type: 
Mentor Supported
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The discipline of geography can provide a framework for understanding our world and what ties us together. Our World Geography course describes the fundamentals of physical geography, as well as the concepts behind population, culture, demographics, and globalization. We explore each region’s spatial concepts, their environments, and resources. Our course provides a thorough overview of the world’s major continents.

Prerequisite: None

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Define the fundamentals and focus of geography
  • Recall elements of regional environments and climates
  • Recognize concepts behind demographics and population
  • Identify the cultures and social structures of the world’s continents
  • Describe how globalization has contributed to regional development

World Geography Module 1
Introduction to the World

  • Geography Basics
  • The Earth and Graticule Location
  • Time Zones
  • Regions in Geography
  • The Environment and Human Activity
  • Climate and Human Habitation
  • Population and Culture
  • Demographics
  • Globalization
  • Development

World Geography Module 2
Europe

  • Four Main European Landforms
  • Natural Resources in Europe
  • Historical Development Patterns
  • The European Union and Supranationalism
  • Regions of Western Europe
  • Countries of Eastern Europe

World Geography Module 3
Russia

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • Expansion of the Empire
  • The USSR and the Russian Federation
  • Outline of Russia’s Historical Geography
  • Regions of Russia
  • The Core Region

World Geography Module 4
North America

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • European Realms in North America
  • Population Distribution in North America
  • United States: Early Development and Globalization
  • United States: Population and Religion
  • Canada
  • Regions of the United States and Canada

World Geography Module 5   
Middle America

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Mexico
  • Central America
  • The Caribbean
  • Tropical Cyclones (Hurricanes)

World Geography Module 6
South America

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • European Colonialism
  • Urban North and Andean West
  • Brazil
  • The Southern Cone

World Geography Module 7
Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Identifying the Realm
  • Human Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
  • West Africa
  • Central Africa
  • East Africa
  • Southern Africa

World Geography Module 8
North Africa and Southwest Asia

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • Muhammad and Islam
  • North Africa and the African Transition Zone
  • Israel and Its Neighbors
  • Arabs, Islam, and Oil
  • Iraq, Turkey, and Iran
  • Central Asia and Afghanistan

World Geography Module 9
South Asia

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • The Peripheral States of South Asia
  • Pakistan and Bangladesh
  • India
  • Religions of India and South Asia

World Geography Module 10
East Asia

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • Emerging China
  • China’s Periphery
  • Japan and Korea

World Geography Module 11
Southeast Asia

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • Cultural Introduction
  • The Mainland Countries
  • The Insular Region

World Geography Module 12
Australia and New Zealand

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • Introducing the Realm
  • Colonialism
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

World Geography Module 13
The Pacific and Antarctica

  • Identifying the Boundaries
  • The Pacific Islands
  • Melanesia
  • Micronesia
  • Polynesia
  • Antarctica

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

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Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player