World Regional Geography, GEOG 2603
Course Philosophy and Instructor Requirements
Philosophy: This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of geography with emphasizes
on the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural environments.
Learning Outcomes: Assessment should measure communication, critical thinking, and appropriate
social science research skills, as well as student awareness of self and society and knowledge of factual
content.
Instructor Objectives: The instructor’s teaching techniques should ensure that the students are able to:
 Examine current developments around the world that affect physical and cultural settings.
 Analyze physical settings including topography, resources, climates, and environmental
conditions.
 Analyze the cultural settings including population, political structures, life styles, economics, and
customs.
 Analyze and interpret a variety of geographic resources and use primary and secondary sources,
maps, pictorial and graphic evidence.
Course Teaching Requirements: The following should be followed by all instructors teaching this course
(online and in the traditional setting).
 All chapters in the book should be covered. They can be covered in whatever order the
instructor chooses as long as they are covered in the course of the semester.
 The locations of countries, capitals and major landforms should be covered in all of the six
regions in preparation for the map assessment quiz.
 The final exam must have a comprehensive component and must be proctored.
Assessment Responsibilities: Instructors teaching this course (online and traditional) will be expected to
participate in assessment activities as dictated by the division. You will be given further
information/instructions by the lead instructor during the term assessments are to be completed.
Education and Social Science Division Contact Information:
Division Chair: Teddy Davis, 501-882-8873, tldavis@asub.ed
Lead Instructor: Glenda Hayes, 501-362-1212, gfhayes@hebersprings.asub.edu
Online Course Monitor: Rhonda Durham, 501-882-4442, rsdurham@asub.edu