geography 100: world regional geographyocconline.occ.cccd.edu/online/inaesse/geog 100 fall 2015...
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Geography 100: World Regional Geography
Instructor: Irene Naesse Spring 2015 Office: Social Science Forum 4 Orange Coast College Drop in Office Hours: Mon & Weds 1:00-3:00 (or by appointment) Tues – Thurs 12:45-2:10 Phone: 714.432.5032 (use during office hours only – email best option) Email: inaesse@ occ.cccd.edu OCC Web Site: http://occonline.occ.cccd.edu/online/inaesse (just Google me!)
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the historical and contemporary interactions of different world cultures. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of current national and global issues for the world’s regions. 3. Identify major landforms and climates for the world’s regions and discuss their impacts on culture. 4. Compare and contrast less developed and more developed world regions based on demographic, economic and cultural characteristics.
Course Goals & Objectives Geography is the study of the “what”, “where” and “why” of physical and human landscapes on the earth’s surface.
What – observation, identification, description Where – location and spatial distribution Why – theoretical and critical analysis of interrelationships
In this course we will be examining the interrelationships of human and physical landscapes for the world’s major geographic regions. Human Geography – history, demographics, migration, land uses, economics, politics
Physical Geography – climate, soils, landforms, vegetation After the completion of this course, not only will you have a greater knowledge of “what” is “where” but more importantly “why”. This is the essence of geographic inquiry. In addition to learning geographic concepts, this course is designed to exercise your critical thinking and writing skills. Recommended Prep: The instructor suggests that all students in this course have successfully completed all basic skills courses in reading and writing. You will be expected to perform at the college level. Required Texts: L. Rowntree, Globalization and Diversity 4th edition (ISBN 0321862244) Nystrom Desk Atlas 2008 (ISBN 978-0-7825-1188) Course Requirements:
To be eligible for a grade of C or higher, all students must complete the following: Regular Attendance and Class Participation OCC Attendance policy - No more absences than the class meets per week Being on time and not leaving early or in the middle of lecture Actively taking notes and participating in class discussions Completion of 2 Exams
Completion of 5 Map Packets Additional Requirements
Reading Assigned text chapters and reader articles Completion of Homework and other assignments Exams: Exams will cover material from lecture, the textbook and assignments. They are multiple choice and short answer format. They also include a map identification section based on the regions covered. I recommend that you print out extra blank maps for each region for taking notes in class.
Readings: Students will be assigned sets of readings for the regions covered in class. Students will choose three of the five sets to complete during the semester. If students complete extra sets they will earn extra points towards their total grade. Map Packets: Students will be completing 5 map packet sets mapping cultural and physical features for the world’s geographic regions. Be sure to follow guidelines for completing them for maximum points. Outline maps and feature list are located on my faculty website under “Handouts”
See the “Map Packet Do’s and Don’t” online or come by my office to check out examples! Supplemental Assignments: Extra Credit is not a substitute for a poor work ethic, rather a way to challenge and supplement course material for interested students. Additional extra credit will be assigned during the semester; however, the points will only count for students who have excellent attendance, class participation and no outstanding assignments at the conclusion of the semester. Grading Policy: The final grade will be based on the percentage of total number points earned by each student. Assignment Points Possible Total Points* % of Grade 5 Map Packets 10 50 16%
2 Exams 65 130 42% 1 Comprehensive Exam 15 15 5% 3 Readings 5 15 5% 1 Final Project 75 75 24% Homework / In Class variable 20 6%
TOTAL @ 305* *Total points will vary depending on actual homework’s assigned Grading Scale: The grading scale for this course is based on the percentage of each student’s total number of points accumulated divided by total number of points assigned for the semester. The percentage scale for points earned is as follows: A 100% - 90 % (Passing, surpasses expectations) B 89% - 80% (Passing, above expectations) C 79% - 70% (Passing, meets expectations) D 69% - 60% (Passing, below expectations) F 59% (Does not meet expectations) * Note: 1 percentage point = 3 points FERPA Policy: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records. The posting of student grades using the institutional student identification number without the student’s written permission is a violation of FERPA. If you wish to access your grades posted by your student I.D. number on the website or in class you must sign the waiver form. Otherwise, you will need to personally come to my office for your class grade and information. Class Policies and Information: Unless otherwise instructed, all assignments must be typed, double-spaced, 10-12 point font with standard margins (.5 to 1 inch). Assignments turned in handwritten will be returned to the student with a “zero” score. Points will be deducted for assignments turned in that do not conform to the above format.
Make Up Exams Students who miss Exam 1 for any reason will take a make up exam at the end of the semester. The make up exam comprehensive multiple choice exam and must be taken on December 11 – no exceptions. The time of the make-up exam TBD. All students must take Exam 2 and the comprehensive final at the scheduled time.
Late work will NOT be accepted. Student can turn in ONE assignment late in case of emergency. It is up to the student to decide what constitutes the emergency. Fill out and attach the “Late Work Coupon” at the end of the syllabus to your assignment. Any late assignments due to emergency must be turned in within one week of the due date. Once the “late” option has been used, no other assignments can be turned in late regardless of circumstances.
The final project can not be turned in late under ANY circumstances! Students with learning disabilities are required to inform the instructor if they require special assistance for note-taking and examinations.
Petitioners are responsible for adding the course by the next class meeting or your seat will be given to another student. Please check your OCC email account regularly or forward it to your personal email account. I do not use Blackboard. Students are expected to attend class regularly. If you do miss class, you are responsible for getting the class notes from another student, finding out what announcements were made and what assignments are due. You are also responsible for turning in any assignments that were due to my office or mailbox before class meets. It is the student’s obligation to file the appropriate paperwork to drop the course. Do not assume that you will be automatically dropped if you stop attending class. Please be aware of the OCC Drop Deadlines to avoid an F in the class. No laptops or ipads are allowed in class. Students may not photography lecture powerpoints. Students who wish to record the lecture must first ask permission from the instructor and sign an agreement on the appropriate use of recorded intellectual property. Behavior that is disruptive to the instructor and other students will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Cell phones and pagers ringing or vibrating during class.
Text messaging - Do not have your cell phone on your desk or hand at any time during class!
Tardiness, stepping outside during class or leaving early.
Interrupting the instructor or other students while speaking ; talking to your neighbor while lecture is in progress
Sleeping or working on assignments for this or other classes
Backpacks and handbags must be stored on the floor, not on your desk. Students who are chronically tardy will be sent to the Dean of Students.
This is your warning! Plagiarism is taking credit for someone else’s words or ideas. All work must be properly cited from the text or other sources. If you do not know how to cite sources see the instructor, librarians or weblinks under “Student Resources”. There are no group projects in this course and students are expected to turn in assignments using individual ideas, analysis and words. Anyone caught plagiarizing will be sent to the Dean of Students and will fail the assignment regardless of extent (one sentence or entire paper).
It is the student’s obligation to be familiar with all of the policies set forth in the syllabus. Please read through the entire packet before the next class meeting. By staying in the course, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. This is a rigorous course in both scope and topics. It is important that you review text and lecture material each week in order to be prepared. The suggested amount of time for a college course is two hours per week per unit outside of class time. For a 3 unit class you should spend six hours per week outside of class reading, working on assignments and studying.
(3 unit class) x (2 hours per week) = 6 hours per week
Exam and Assignment Due Dates
Please note: Homework assignments are “front loaded”, which means you do more work in the beginning of the semester than at the end.
* Map Packets
Provided on my faculty website under “Handouts” If you are having trouble printing them, PLEASE come and see me well before they are due so I can print them for you otherwise you will need to use you Late Work Coupon or receive a zero score.
* NOTE: Map Packet 1: North America & Europe Map Packet 4: Africa & Southwest Asia Map Packet 2: Russia & Central Asia Map Packet 5: Asia & Australia Map Packet 3: Latin America See the “Map Packet Do’s and Don’t” on the website or come by my office to check out examples!
Tues Thurs 12:45-2:10
September 3 GNI Assignment
September 10 Map Packet 1*
September 24 Map Packet 2 * Demographic Analysis Europe Readings
October 15 Midterm Exam Map Packet 3* Russia Readings
October 29 Latin America Readings
November 5 Final Project Due!
November 12 Map Packet 4 * North Africa / SW Asia Readings
November 26 No Class - Thanksgiving
December 3 Africa Readings
December 110 Final Exam Map Packet 5* Australia Reading
Course Schedule and Assignments Spring 2015 This is the order that chapters will be covered this semester. You will need to attend class to know where we are on the schedule and what will be covered on exams.
Copies of the textbook are on reserve in the library.
Chapter Reading Guides are posted on the website.
Lecture Outlines are on the website
Topic Assignment Concepts – Reading Guides on Website
Basic Concepts
Ch. 1 & 2
Geography, regions, population & demographics, more & less developed, culture & society, GNP, climate & land use
Europe
Ch. 8
Climate & landforms, rivers, significance & growth of Europe, demographics, urban structure, cultural traits, EU, transition of Eastern Europe
Russia & Central Asia
Ch. 9 & 10
Climate, landforms & resources – constraints, Soviet system, Aral Sea, transition issues, current political and resource issues, cultural diversity
Latin America
Ch. 4 & 5
Tropical climate, tectonic landforms (ch.2), colonial legacies – urban, land use, ethnic groups, gender roles, language, religion, current social, political & politics, maquilladoras, drug trade
Southwest Asia & North Africa
Ch. 7
Arid climate, landforms & land use, origin of 3 religions, current issues, hydro politics, urban form, fundamentalism, demographics, oil
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ch. 6
Climate, land use, landforms, pre-colonial kingdoms, language, colonialism & independence, apartheid, family structure, demographics, AIDS, poverty
Australia & Oceania
Ch. 14
Climate, landforms & land use, island types, aborigine, settlement, cultural legacies, changing identity
East Asia
Ch. 11
Climate, landforms, environmental issues, Three Gorges Dam, culture –similarities & differences, demographics political change, current issues
South & Southeast Asia
Ch. 12 & 13
Climate & natural hazards, cultural diversity, caste system, cultural diversity, colonialism, economic development, current political, social & environmental issues
USE ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY! LATE WORK COUPON
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