Course Introduction
Welcome to Economic Geography!
This introductory section covers the course syllabus, expectations, grading policies, and provides an overview of what you'll learn throughout the semester. Please watch the introduction video and review all course materials before our first class meeting.
Course Resources
Course Documents
- Syllabus: View Full Syllabus
- Course Schedule: Available on D2L
- Office Hours: Wed 12:30-1:30 PM (Virtual)
Required Materials
- Coe, Kelly & Yeung (2019)
- Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, 3rd Ed.
- ArcGIS Pro (trial provided)
Video Content
- 1 introductory lecture
- Course overview and expectations
- Watch before first class
Video Lectures
Course Introduction & Syllabus Overview ~20 minutes
Welcome to the course! This video introduces you to Economic Geography, covers the syllabus, explains course expectations, and provides an overview of what we'll explore throughout the semester.
Course Overview
What You'll Learn
- How economic activities are spatially organized around the world
- The role of geography in shaping economic processes and outcomes
- Key concepts: scale, place, networks, and uneven development
- GIS skills for analyzing spatial economic data
Course Structure
- 15 chapters covering major themes in economic geography
- Video lectures to watch before class meetings
- In-class discussions and activities
- StoryMap assignments using ArcGIS
- Collaborative research project
Getting Started
Complete these tasks before our first class meeting:
- Watch the course introduction video above
- Review the full syllabus
- Purchase or rent the required textbook
- Set up your ArcGIS Online account (instructions on D2L)
- Introduce yourself in the D2L discussion forum