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Geography: Associate of Science
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63 credits minimum
Division of Natural Sciences
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, SI 345
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Program Information, (801) 957-4150
www.slcc.edu/geography
Academic Advisor, SI 209, (801) 957-4858
Faculty:
Associate Professors: Frank Komatar
Instructor: Robert Dastrup, Lauren Parker
Program Description: This program provides a broad base of technical skills for information gathering and analysis as well as strong emphasis in physical geography and geology and an understanding of regional and global cultural aspects of the world. It provides a global awareness, creates a background for job opportunities and applications. This program meets the needs of vocationally-oriented students with a two-year degree goal and also provides a solid foundation for a four-year degree program.
Transfer/Articulation: Admission into a major program at a transfer institution depends upon the receiving institution’s requirements for that major. Some major programs are restricted and require special application as well as a competitive GPA. See an Academic Advisor at both SLCC and the intended receiving institution for specific articulation information.
Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters.
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1. Students will demonstrate the ability to…
analyze natural processes and systems that dynamically influence the distribution of energy patterns around the planet (e.g. solar energy, atmospheric energy and temperatures, oceanic circulations.
assess natural processes and systems that dynamically influence the patterns of weather and climate around the planet (e.g. hydrologic cycle, water resources, elements of weather, storm processes, climate systems, along with natural and anthropogenic climate change).
analyze natural processes and systems that dynamically influence Earth’s landscape (e.g. plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes, weathering processes, and mass movement).
analyze natural processes and systems that dynamically influence the distribution of karst, desert, river, ocean, coastal, and glacial landforms).
assess the natural distribution and processes of ecosystems and biomes). determine the role humans’ play in creating natural disasters according to categories such as population growth, poverty, environmental degradation, climate change, and politics along with ways to mitigate them.
produce bodies of work demonstrating analytical skills in spatial thinking using geospatial technology as a way to analyze and assess Earth’s natural processes.
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1 - Substantive Knowledge |
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to…
assess various regions of the world in terms of their environment, culture, people, politics, economics, development, and diversity in order to determine what gives regions their uniqueness and commonality with other regions.
analyze geographic patterns and distributions of various cultural features across the earth (e.g. political divisions, religion, economics, industry, religion, language, agriculture, urbanization, population demographic, and natural resources).
analyze the spatial distribution, patterns, interrelationships, and conflicts with various regions of the world produce bodies of work demonstrating analytical skills in spatial thinking using geospatial technology as a way to analyze and assess the cultural environment. |
2 - Communicate Effectively |
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to…
assess the impact of limited resources and the potential conflicts at a local, regional, state, and international level.
analyze the impacts of urban planning and development on the physical and social landscape at all levels of scale and scope (e.g. local, state, national, international levels).
analyze land-cover change patterns using geospatial technology to assess the human footprint on the planet.
demonstrate knowledge of the role human’s play in impacting Earth’s environment (e.g. environmental pollution, climate change, habitat loss, urban sprawl, deforestation and desertification, global population growth).
analyze the local, state, national, and international laws, treaties, and declarations that have been put in place to protect the environment,
property of the commons, human rights, and trade.
produce bodies of work demonstrating analytical skills in spatial thinking using geospatial technology as a way to analyze and assess the humanenvironment
connection. |
3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy |
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to…
apply analytical thought processes using geographic inquiry and spatial thinking skills (e.g. patterns, distributions, interactions, movement, distance decay, and circulation).
extract meaning from geographic phenomena, geographic information, and geographic tasks in relation to space and time.
perform skills using geospatial technology (i.e. maps, aerial photography, satellite imagery, ArcGIS, Google Earth, ArcGIS Explorer, graphs, or spatial
statistics) to compare the physical and cultural landscape.
analyze the legal aspects of geospatial data and the potential misuse. determine the economic aspects of institutions investing in geospatial technology.
express how geospatial technology is used in local, state, and national governmental agencies, social services, public safety, business, criminal justice economic and urban development, environmental management, and national defense.
determine the legal and ethical dissemination and access of geospatial information.
assess the ethical and moral choices and implications of decision making for individuals and organizations using geospatial information. |
4 - Think Critically |
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