GEO 2203 - Survey of World Geography
Course Description
This is a survey course of World Geography in which we explore ways in which geography influences human activity and vice versa. We will study selected regions of the world with emphasis on physical geography, demographic, cultural, political, economic, and historic patterns.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to:
- Examine physical and human geography and the interplay between the two
- Acquire the fundamental concepts of geography
- Demonstrate geographic analysis skills
- Gain a good grasp of the physical and human characteristics of the world’s various regions
- Understanding the patterns of human interaction with their environments and their consequences
- Gain ability to apply geography and interpret the past and the present and plan for a better future
Course Materials
Textbook:World Regional Geography: Global Patterns, Local Lives, 7th Edition by Lydia Mihelic Pulsipher, Alex Pulsipher, and Ola Johansson. Publisher: W. H. Freeman; Seventh edition, 2017.ISBN-10: 1319048048 ISBN13: 978-1319048044 [Indicated in Course Schedule as WRG]
*There are articles and web readings assigned for the course which you will find on the Moodle course website.
Dates: May 27 – July 2, 2025
Department: Geography
Course: GEO 2203
Credit Hours: 4
In most instances, this 4-credit course will transfer to fulfill either a 4-credit or 3-credit requirement at another institution. Please check with your home institution to see if this course fulfills your requirements.
Prerequisites:
sophomore standing or permission of the instructor
Satisfies:
CI;IIIB4
The above requirements are from the Randolph College general education program. Check with your home institution to see if this course fulfills your requirements.
Tuition & Fees:
$1,500 tuition
Textbooks and other course materials can be purchased separately from the source of your choosing.
Your Instructor
Bryce WoernerAdjunct Instructor in Education
BS, MA, MEd, PhD, Liberty University
I have a passion for training teachers and being a positive influence in their academic journey.
My journey began in 2011 when I served as a substitute teacher in the inner-city schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey teaching K-12 and special education. I also taught history courses in Atlantic City, New Jersey at Atlantic Cape Community College.
As time progressed, I moved to Lynchburg, Virginia to teach high school social studies at E.C Glass High School. In addition, I am an adjunct professor for both Randolph College and Liberty University teaching history and education courses.
As an independent contractor, I create social studies curriculums and historical projects and have several publications. My doctoral dissertation focused on teacher retention.
I look forward to this academic session and I hope you enjoy this course.