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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

GEOG 1100 - World Regional Geography



3 Credits
Studies the world and its transformation to the modern distinction between technological and developing nations, and a survey of present conditions among its various regions.

Major Content Areas
The developing world (35%)

Modern world issues and geographic analysis (10%)

Background (20%)

The developed regions of the world (35%)

Learning Outcomes
Articulate an understanding of the interrelationships between technological levels, regional structures and problems and challenges of the present world

Evaluate the basic theories relating to culture, economic development and regionalization

Evaluate the role of institutions in the development of regional character

Demonstrate methods of data gathering and mapping in the analysis of cultural, political and economic issues

Discuss the complexity of cultures and regions as they related to environment, economics, politics, and society

Articulate an understanding of the regional method in geography as it relates to the study of culture and environment

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci

08 - Global Perspective