GEOG 331

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Economic Geography

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Introduction to economic processes and spatial patterns, emphasizing theoretical approaches, locational strategies, and changing economic land-use patterns.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Geog 100 or instructor's consent

Title

Conceptualizing EconGeog

Learning Outcome

Identify and discuss the basic concepts and theoretical frameworks in Economic Geography

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Patterns and Trends

Learning Outcome

Recognize and explain spatial patterns and trends of economic activities 

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Data and Methods

Learning Outcome

Data: Locate, acquire, clean-up and use secondary economic data  Methods: Use various geographic tools of analysis to understand and visualize geographic trends and patters

Title

Spatial Reasoning

Learning Outcome

Use spatial quantitative reasoning to identify (and possible suggest viable solutions to) global problems/issues