SOO 216: Online World Geography

This VBCPS Digital Campus course is fully online and asynchronous. VBCPS utilizes WHRO Education online courses for students to complete modules and assessments throughout course. This course examines the environmental and cultural patterns of the major world regions. Students examine demographic and economic data and investigate the causes, effects, and possible solutions to current international conflicts, problems, and environmental concerns. Map skills are extended as students use an atlas and varied types of maps in regional studies, build spatial perceptions, and develop a mental map of the world. Note: This is supplemental for students who need credit recovery or credit acceleration and course offerings are planned subject to sufficient enrollment and acquisition of certified personnel.