Economic Geography
GEOG 7--ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Economic Geography is an introduction to the factors shaping the economic and urban landscapes of the world. Through the use of case studies and theoretical models, we will investigate the historical patterns and processes of urbanization, industrialization, and the interlinked global economy. Special attention will be given to contemporary issues such as globalization, the changing patterns of manufacturing in the United States, and the increasing importance of multinational corporations.
This course has no prerequisites. GEOG 7 is accepted for credit as Social Science by the University of California and the California State University system; GEOG 7 meets the requirements for CCSF Area D, CSU GE Area D, IGETC Area 4, and the AA-T in Geography.
PREREQUISITES
None.
ADVISORY
ENGL 88 or ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English.
TEXTBOOKS
None--Readings are on reserve in the library.
SYLLABUS
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:
Appraise the logic and applicability of economic geography location models.
Relate the spatial social patterns of modern cities to the organization of urban economies.
Assess and explain the process of globalization of the economy and its impact on the geography of the modern world.
Students can access the Learning Outcomes for this course by viewing the Course Outline for Geography 7.
COURSE RESOURCES
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