جغ ع 514 : Economic Geography

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

Master in Division of Human Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course contains the study of basic concepts and terminology related to advanced economic geography, as well as theories related to the locations of economic activities in order to understand and analyze spatial differences in the issue of the distribution of agricultural, industrial and technical production, in addition to studying the relationship between population and natural resources, and understanding and analyzing population growth rates, distribution and composition, and their relationship to economic geography.

Intended learning outcomes

      The student's knowledge of contemporary economic problems and issues in the developing world and their implications.
    • The student will be familiar with the basic concepts of economic geography.
    • To familiarize the student with economic resources, their importance, characteristics and distribution.
    • The student understands the issue of the distribution of agricultural and industrial production, its patterns and problems.
    • That the student remember the importance of the concept of investment in human capital.

    Teaching and learning methods

    • Lectures
    • Solving exercises
    • Homework

    Methods of assessments

    • Mid-semester exam 30%
    • Final exam at the end of the semester 60%
    • Activity Attendance and homework 10%
    • Total 100%