J S Rogers / Associate Professor of Geography / UT Martin

CONTACT INFORMATION:

E-Mail:

jrogers@utm.edu

Surface Mail:

Jefferson S. Rogers

Associate Professor of Geography

Dept. of Ag, Geosciences, and Nat. Res.

256 Brehm Hall

The Univ. of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN 38238-0001 USA

Rogers' Office Location:

201B Johnson EPS Building

Telephone:

731.881.7442 or 731.881.7260

Main Office FAX:

731.881.7434

COURSE LINKS

FALL 2009

Geography 151

FALL 2009

Geography 152

FALL 2009

Geography 210

FALL 2009

Geography 471

GEOGRAPHY 152 - Introduction to Regional Geography - Africa, Asia, & Latin America

Fall 2009

Section 002

Tuesday - Thursday / 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

207 Johnson EPS Building

Geography 152 is an integrated study of the cultural, economic, political, and environmental aspects of countries and regions within Africa, portions of Asia, and Latin America. Students enrolled in this section of the course have the opportunity to learn basic facts about each region, including ...

Where major environmental features, countries, and major cities are located
Regional environmental characteristics (e.g. topography and climate)
Regional demographic characteristics (e.g. population size, growth, diversity, and distribution)
Regional cultural characteristics (e.g. religious affiliation, home language, and foodways)
Regional economic characteristics (e.g. GDP, income, and industrialization)

Special case studies about certain issues in these regions will be presented as well.

Formal lectures are supplemented and enhanced with photographic presentations, video documentaries, reports from recent news sources, and a variety of reference and thematic maps. In-class discussion and debate are also encouraged throughout the semester.

Students are required to complete multi-format examinations, several assignments, and a series of map quizzes.

For more details about GEOG 152 for Fall 2009, feel free to contact the instructor.

Updated: 01 July 2009