Geography 1002 Revised 01/04/2016
University of Missouri at St. Louis
COURSE SYLLABUS
Geography 1002 – Y02 – TR. Evenings (5:30-6:45)
Geography 1002 – Y01 – MW Mornings (8:00-9:15)
World Regions
REVISED 01/04/2016
Joseph Naumann
TERM: Spring, 2016
This syllabus is subject to change if conditions warrant it. Check your course
announcements regularly to check for possible changes. “I didn’t know . . . “ is
not an acceptable reasons for missing something.
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will explore several frameworks for thinking geographically. It will
examine a variety of geographic concepts and specializations within the study of
world regions.
2. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will:
a) explain the five themes of geography as a structure for examining and
understanding the differences which can be observed in different regions of
the world.
b) apply the five themes framework to study the geography of a country or
region.
c) use the spatial perspective to examine the interactions which occur within
places and among places.
d) apply Barry Commoner’s four laws of ecology to the human use of the earth.
e) explore the relationship between physical and cultural (or human) geography.
3.
SCHEDULE OF READINGS, CLASS ASSIGNMENTS,
LECTURES/DISCUSSIONS, STUDENT PROJECT, QUIZZES AND EXAMS.
Note: Quizzes and tests will be over the chapters indicated plus any notes and/or
readings since the previous quiz or test.
MLK Day Holiday – Monday, January 18– no classes
Class
Suggested Schedule of class topics &
Readings
Online Study
Week of
-- Introduction – Nature of Geography/
Ch 1 & 2
Jan. 18 (MLK Structures for geographic study
Atlas Introduction
no class
– Five themes
View PPT – Why
Monday)
Study Geography?
Week of
– North America
Ch 3
Jan. 25
– North America
Atlas – North
America
Week of
– North America
Ch 4
Feb. 01
– Latin America
Atlas - South
America
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Week of
Feb. 08
Week of
Feb. 15
– Latin America
– Latin America
– Central America
– Central America
Week of
Feb. 22
Week of
Feb. 29
Week of
Mar. 07
–Europe
– Europe
– Europe
– Europe
– Russia
– Russia
Week of
Mar. 14
Week of
Mar. 21
– Russia
– Africa
– – Africa
N. Africa & SW Asia
Week of
Mar. 28
Week of
Apr. 04
Week of
Apr. 11
Week of
Apr. 18
Week of
Apr. 25
Week of
May 02
Week of
May. 09
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
– N..Africa & SW Asia
– N. Africa & SW Asia
– N. Africa & SW Asia
– Central Asia
– Central Asia
– East Asia
– East Asia
– South Asia
– South Asia
– Southeast Asia
Ch 5
Ch 8
Atlas (Middle
America from North
America Section)
Ch 8 & 9
Atlas - Europe
Ch 9
Ch 6
Atlas – Europe &
Asia
Ch 6 & 7
Atlas - Africa
Ch 7
Atlas - Asia
Ch 10
Atlas Asia
Ch 11
Ch 12
Ch 13
FINAL EXAM WEEK May 09-12
Final Exam will be given in the OTC (online testing center) between
5/09/16 and 5/12/16 be sure to make an appointment early – DO NOT
WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE – FAILURE GO GET AN
APPOINTMENT WILL RESULT IN NO FINAL EXAM SCORE BEING
POSSIBLE FOR YOU. Since the final is OPTIONAL, you many
not need to take it, unless you want to or missed one of
the other tests..
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Special Bonus Points Opportunities:
If an appropriate activity
such as the Fall Technology conference or the Korean Culture Night becomes
available, you will be notified. Check my Bonus Opportunities Page on my web
site for other options. You will find directions and examples there. NO BONUS
WORK WILL BE COUNTED AFTER APRIL 24.
OFFICIAL Online Internet Test/Quiz Schedule
Item
Day
available
1/27
Time
Quiz 1
Where test is taken or
meeting is held
Anywhere
Time
8 a.m.
Day
removed
1/30
Quiz 2
Anywhere
2/04
8 a.m.
2/07
8 p.m.
Test 1
Testing Center by
appointment
2/13
2/23
Quiz 3
Anywhere
2/26
OTC
opening
time
8 a.m.
OTC
closing
time
8 p.m.
Test 2
Testing Center by
appointment
3/09
3/17
Quiz 4
Anywhere
4/06
OTC
opening
time
8 a.m.
Test 3
Testing Center by
appointment
4/14
4/24
Quiz 5
Anywhere
4/26
OTC
opening
time
8 a.m.
Test 4
Testing Center by
appointment
5/02
Required
Readings
Test
Optional
Final
Exam
Anywhere (one time
only)
First day
of class
Testing Center by
appointment
5/09
2/29
4/08
4/28
8 p.m.
OTC
closing
time
8 p.m.
OTC
closing
time.
8 p.m.
OTC
5/09
opening
time.
Any time April 24
OTC
closing
time
11:59
p.m.
OTC
opening
time
OTC
closing
time
5/12
USING THE OTC; There is one OTC on North Campus in the JC Penny Building.
When you schedule your appointments for tests, the days that the center is open
will be in blue. The final word on this is not the dates above, but the days that
show in blue on the OTC scheduling site. Print a copy of your confirmation email
and take it with you plus your UMSL picture ID.
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This chart will be completed once the homework has been set up in Mastering
Geography (before classes begin)
Homework assignment
Opening day
Due (final) day
Homework 1 Intro to Mastering Geography
1/25/15
1/29/15
(orientation)
Homework 2 Intro to multi-media
02/01/15
02/06/15
Homework 3 Ch 9
02/19/15
02/24/15
Homework 4 Ch 6
03/10/15
03/16/15
Homework 5 Ch 7
03/16/15
03/22/15
Homework 6 Ch 11
04/18/15
04/23/15
Registering for Mastering Geography: Go to
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringgeography/
to set up your account. You will need the code you received on the Mastering
Geography card. Then you will need the code for enrolling in my class – I will
supply that code in the Announcements setion of MyGateway as soon as I
have set up the classes in Mastering Geography (before classes begin)
Purchasing the book and/or registration card online may mean that you
won’t be prepared when the classes begin and will lose some of the
homework points.
4. RESOURCES:
 PowerPoint lectures and printable slides
 Text Used: Globalization and Diversity 4th ed.) by Rowntree et.al. – published
by Prentice-Hall
 An up-to-date atlas such as the Goode’s World Atlas (22nd or newer ed.)
Rand McNally The atlas is very useful in a regional geography course and is
highly recommended. You may be able to locate all the places on the study
guides by using the Internet and a good search engine like Google, Bing, Yahoo,
etc. The Internet is a great resource, so don’t overlook it.
 Other useful atlases you might consider
o Concise World Atlas (Sixth Edition) Hardcover – by DK (Author
o Oxford Atlas of the World by Oxford University Press
o Essential World Atlas (Eighth Edition) Paperback – by DK Publishing
(Author)
o National Geographic Global Atlas: A Comprehensive Picture of the World
Today With More Than 300 New Maps, Infographics, and Illustrations
Hardcover – by National Geographic (Author)
o National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World, 2nd Edition Hardcover
– by National Geographic Society (Author)
Smaller Atlases – less expensive but may be adequate
o Essential World Atlas 7th Edition - by Oxford University Press
o Student Atlas, 8th Edition Hardcover – by DK (Author)
The textbook in the Triton Bookstore is packaged with access to Mastering
Geography (homework will be online in Mastering Geography). If you
purchase a used textbook, you will need to go to Pearson/Prentice-Hall and
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purchase the access code separately. Purchasing the book and/or
registration card online may mean that you won’t be prepared when the
classes begin and will lose some of the homework points. You are
expected to come to class prepared on the first class session – possessing
the textbook, the access code for Mastering Geography, and an I<Clicker 2.
Reading the textbook is essential, as quiz and test questions will rely heavily upon
the textbook. Lectures will supplement the textbook and may not cover all the points
from the book that may be tested and may contain information not found in the textbook,
so taking notes is highly recommended for those attending the morning or evening
sections that meet on campus. It is assumed, and highly recommended, that
students read the textbook and ask questions (in class or on the discussion
board) if some points aren’t clear.
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3D glasses to view the PowerPoint presentations with 3D pictures – the
bookstore may have ordered some. They can be purchased online at fairly low
prices.
A “Clicker” (I<Clicker 2) must be purchased at the student bookstore – this
is an absolute necessity for the face-to-face classroom sections (Y01 & Y02) –
200 points of your grade will depend on you coming to class and using
your clicker. Missing class frequently will result in missed clicker points
and possibly the lowering of your grade. Regular attendance is expected.
REQUIRED READING: Three readings can be downloaded from the
Required Reading Page on my web site.
http://www.umsl.edu/~naumannj/required%20readins%20page.html
The internet – http://www.prenhall.com/rowntree. Other internet sources are
given in the textbook and on my web page
http://www.umsl.edu/~naumannj/index.html.
The textbook package is available at the Triton Bookstore in the MSC. 314-5165763.
5. IMPORTANT NOTES
Regular attendance is expected, and a record of attendance will be maintained.
Students are expected to arrive on time – tardiness is disruptive, rude, and does
not give the impression that you take your education seriously. You will record
your attendance by using the clicker. I will usually be available for assistance before
the class period in Tower 303, as well as during my office hours
6.
Registering your clicker: It would be ideal if you were registered
before the first class. In MyGateway, go to my class and then select TOOLS –
scroll down to the bottom of the list and you will see an icon for I>Clicker
registration. Click on it and follow directions.
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7. No make-up work will be allowed for missed tests, quizzes, homework or a
project if one is assigned. Earning bonus points can help fill the gaps left by
missed work as long as the amount missed is not excessive.
8.
Special Bonus Points Opportunities:
If an appropriate
activity such as the Fall Technology conference or the Korean Culture
Night becomes available, you will be notified. Check the Bonus Point
Opportunities page on my Web site for directions, samples, etc. There are
many bonus point activities described there. All have directions that can be
downloaded and some have examples of successful projects that you may
view. The limit on bonus points is 150 points – the most anyone can earn.
The home page for my web site is: http://www.umsl.edu~naumannj. The
final day for which bonus point activities of any kind will be accepted is
11:59 PM on April 24, 2016
9. QUIZZES WILL BE TAKEN ON-LINE IN MYGATEWAY: Quizzes will be taken
electronically in MyGateway. You will be given 6 opportunities to take the quiz
and you will be assigned the highest of the grades. Go to the Docs &
Assignments section and select the Quiz listed in the folder. If the folder is
empty, then there is no quiz available . The quiz will become available at 8:00
AM on the scheduled day and remain available until the scheduled closing date
(check the schedule on page 3 to be sure). After that, the opportunity to take the
quiz will be gone. You will have better luck taking it on campus If you do not
successfully submit the quiz, you may be locked out and prevented from taking it
again – this is less likely to happen if the quiz is taken on an UMSL computer. If
for some reason you are “locked out,” e-mail me immediately, and I will unlock it
and e-mail you that you will be able to try it again (don’t wait until the last minute
to take it and don’t wait a day or two to check for my reply because your “window
of opportunity” may have closed).
TESTS MUST BE TAKEN BY APPOINTMENT IN THE ONLINE TESTING
CENTER ON NORTH CAMPUS. Tests will be found in the Docs &
Assignments folder. It is best to make appointments online or in person
because doing it by phone or by e-mail may take longer and might be more likely to be
unintentionally messed up. Be sure to check and print your appointment confirmation.
The dates on the schedule on page 3 show the dates I have made the tests available in
MyGateway. The final word on when it is available will be the scheduling site of the
OTC. The test will be available only on the dates shown in blue. The tests will appear in
the Assignments Folder, just like the quizzes; however, you cannot take tests at home
because you need a secret password to access the test. The staff at the OTC has that
password. Make your appointments early. Tests will be available at 8:00 a.m. (or
whenever they open for the day) on the starting date indicated on the schedule and will
remain for approximately 10-11 days, ending at the closing of the OTC for the final day.
“I couldn’t get an appointment,” will not be an acceptable excuse for missing a
test. The only exception would be if the OTC informed me that the power was cut off at
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that time. Trying to make an appointment at the last minute may be a very unfortunate
choice – one I wouldn’t recommend making. Special emergency situations will be
considered individually: hospitalization, death, etc.. Don’t wait until the last minute to
make an appointment. You may be out of luck – make the appointment before the
test becomes available. During the last week of classes and the final exam week,
there may be a large number of students trying to schedule appointments. If you
wait too long to make the appointment, there may no longer be any openings
available. If you are irresponsible and wait until the last minute and cannot make an
appointment. You can go to the OTC and if there is an available computer, they may
take you as a walk-in, but don’t count on it. Location: The North Campus OTC is on
the ground floor of the J.C. Penny Building. Campus Map site;
http://www.umsl.edu/misc/Maps/.
Test on the last week and final week: Practically every instructor on
campus will be giving tests in those weeks (some at the OTC). You may
not be able to get an appointment at the last minute in those weeks, even if
you could for the previous tests. So, you’ve been forewarned at least two
times.
Contacting me or leaving messages:
1. Students may leave messages in my mailbox in SSB408. You may call 5164147 and leave a message if I’m not in. E-mail will probably get a faster
response – I check my e-mail at least once a day. I am only in the office on
Monday through Thursday – rarely am I there on Friday or Saturday and never
on Sunday. If you call after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, I probably won’t get the
message until Monday morning around 6:30 a.m.
2. My e-mail address at home and at school is naumannj@msx.umsl.edu or
naumannj@umsl.edu -- this address is the My Gateway e-mail address. You
should check your MyGateway e-mail account daily and check MyGateway
for announcements and for course materials. If you let your mailbox become
full, you will not receive any e-mails until you make room. “I didn’t get the e-mail”
will not be an acceptable excuse for your missing something. If you are having
trouble finding information to answer study guide questions, check the
Discussion Board in My Gateway (you get bonus points for using the discussion
board) and/or e-mail me with your problem. I am happy to help.
3. If you don’t know where to find something: Do not email me to ask
questions like “Where can I find the required readings?” If you are looking
for a test or quiz, go to MyGateway and open “Docs and Assignments” The test
and quiz folders are in that file. If you are looking for course materials
(PowerPoints, bonus modules, required readings, study guides, the syllabus) go
to MyGateway and open “Helps and Resources) and you will find the links to
those materials in that file. If you think a quiz should be available to you and it
isn’t, first check the the Quiz-Test schedule (chart) at the beginning of the
syllabus. If these actions do not solve your problem, then email me. If there
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should be a real problem, I want to fix it, so do email me after you’ve taken the
above actions to help yourself.
4. Office Hour: Monday-Thursday, in Tower 303 (Official hours in RED)
a. Monday – 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 9:20 a.m.-noon
b. Tuesday – 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. & after class by appointment
c. Wednesday 6:30-7:30 a.m. & after class by appointment (at least one
Wednesday out of four, I have an appointment and must leave
immediately after class. Wednesday is also a good day to schedule doctor
appointments)
d. Thursday – 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 3:30-5:00 p.m. & after class by
appointment
e. NOTE: I will always (except for emergencies) be there for the hours in red.
I will usually be there in the hours in black but there is no guarantee
unless you’ve made an appointment with me during those hours.
Using MyGateway: You will find links to important documents and helps in the Help &
Resources Folder. Check My Gateway or go directly to my web site for printing up the
power point slides – you can take notes on them in class. The printouts should be very
helpful. It would be a serious mistake not to print them out. Check My Gateway Course
Documents for study guides for tests and quizzes, supplementary readings, free
software downloads, and power point slides. Also check My Gateway discussion
board for the forums. You can use that to ask each other for help. I will check it
periodically and offer help. You can earn up to a total of 35 bonus points for the
semester for using the discussion board (2 pts for asking a question and 5 pts for
supplying an answer that is at least 50% correct). There will be a graphic sharing forum
also (extra 10 bonus points possible there). This forum will be for submitting a MS
Word document with at least one good picture illustrating something we have studied or
will be studying – there should be at least one paragraph explaining the photo and how
it relates to our class. You may earn bonus points by posting in the Study Tips Forum
and the Geographic Links Forum in the Discussion Board. Using the Discussion
Board is the key to success – the key to having the correct answers to study on your
study guide. To not post on the discussion is a very foolish and unwise decision
to make.
Supplementary Materials: These can be found on my web site. Start with the
Geography 1002 page (World Regions). These may help you understand some of the
topics better. You should check to see what is available. This is not required material,
but extra material that may help you if the class lecture and/or textbook leave some
things unclear for you.
Helpful Note: To print the PowerPoint slides, use a computer at UMSL (if you have a
phone modem at home, it takes forever). When you print, select “handouts” not “slides.”
The default is 6 slides per page of handout. If you do have problems, the student
workers in the computer labs can help you figure this out – the lab on the first floor of
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SSB is a particularly good place to go for help (it’s the headquarters for instructional
computer support on campus).
EXTRA CREDIT: No extra-credit work will be assigned or accepted other than the
bonus point opportunities listed on my web site – be sure to check them out. The
link is in MyGateway in “Helps and Resources.”
6. EVALUATION (general guidelines:
a) Quizzes (five are given & one is dropped(a blue square will appear in your
grades): 80 points
b) Four tests (800 points)
c) The Required Readings Quiz (60 points)
d) Clicker use (to be explained later) (200 points)
e) Mastering Geography Homework (116)
f) Total of 1256 points is possible
g) Optional final exam: 200 points -- If you miss an exam, you may take the
optional comprehensive final exam available at the OTC on the days scheduled
for the final exam. If you have not missed an exam, you may also take the
optional comprehensive exam. Your grade then will be based on your four best
exam scores. If you are pleased with your grade based on the 4 quizzes and 4
tests, there is no need to take the final – the decision is yours.
1) The optional final will be 200 questions – approximately 50 questions from
each of the four tests.
Grades (to be adjusted for homework later)
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This syllabus is subject to change at
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the discretion of the instructor.
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The student is responsible for being
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aware of changes; therefore, regular
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attendance and/or daily checks of
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MyGateway (including e-mail) is
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necessary. Keeping aware of any
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necessary changes is the
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responsibility of the student.
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Grading System:
A - Superior
B - Above Average
C - Average
D - Below Average (Undergrad Only)
F - Failed
S - Satisfactory (Undergrad Only)
U - Unsatisfactory (Undergrad Only)
DL - Delayed Grade
EX - Excused
AU - Audit
FN- Non attendance F
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Points:
B+ = 3.3 grade pts per hr
C+ = 2.3 grade pts per hr
D+ = 1.3 grade pts per hr
A = 4.0 grade pts per hr
B = 3.0 grade pts per hr
C = 2.0 grade pts per hr
D = 1.0 grade pts per hr
F = 0.0 grade pts per hr
A- = 3.7 grade pts per hr
B- = 2.7 grade pts per hr
C- = 1.7 grade pts per hr
D- = 0.7 grade pts per hr
Classroom Responsibilities
Faculty Responsibilities
The instructor: (When a valid exception exists, it should be explained by the
instructor and students should be informed in a timely manner.)
 Shows respect for students and other faculty.
 Does not discriminate against any student for any reason.
 Sets standards for excellence in student work.
 Encourages student participation in discussion, when appropriate.
 Is open-minded and responsive to student questions and comments.
 Uses effective examples in class to aid students’ understanding.
 Uses a variety of teaching methods to address different learning styles.
 Makes effective use of the instructional technology available at the
university.
 Is available before class and outside of class for consultation.
 Is prepared for each and every class.
 Shows enthusiasm about the subject material.
 Demonstrates knowledge of the subject.
 Shows interest in students’ success outside the classroom.
 Begins and ends each class on time.
 Uses textbook(s) as an integral part of the course, if a text is required.
 Develops a clear syllabus with an explicit description of course
requirements and grading policy.
 Adheres to the syllabus or clearly explains any changes.
 Develops a clear and fair attendance policy, in accordance with university
policies.
 Provides timely feedback on tests and/or papers and projects.
 Develops tests and assignments, which fairly and accurately assess the
knowledge gained in the course.
 Maintains involvement in his professional field.
Student Responsibilities
The student: (When a valid exception exists, it should be discussed and okayed
by the instructor.)
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Makes education one of his/her top priorities.
Prepares for each class by completing all readings and/or assignments.
Attends class regularly.
Comes to class on time.
Remains until class is over. (Leaving early is bad manners and is
unacceptable behavior)
o Exceptions:
 Sudden, uncontrollable need for the restroom.
 Student has informed instructor before class of a special
circumstance.
 Special medical needs of which the instructor has been
informed.
Asks relevant questions in class for clarification or seeks help outside of
class, if necessary.
Pays attention during class (sleeping is rude and unacceptable).
Studies approximately 2 hours per week for each credit hour taken
(undergraduates) or 3-4 hours (graduates.)
Practices policies regarding academic honesty.
Submits complete assignments on time, according to instructor’s
requirements.
Informs the instructor of any special circumstances in a timely manner.
(e.g. athletics, ADA accommodations, etc.)
Participates in relevant class discussion using language appropriate to a
university classroom.
Shows respect for other students and instructor in the classroom.
Shows respect for alternative points of view.
Spring Semester begins with the first day of class. It is expected that you plan
your schedule to attend the first class and all scheduled classes.
2016 Spring Academic Calendar
Date Weekday
Event
January
Monday Martin Luther King Holiday
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January
Tuesday Classes Begin, 8:00 a.m.
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January
Last day Registrar's Office will automatically move students from the wait
Monday
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list to open sections
January
Monday Last day any student may enroll (enter a course for credit)
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February
Monday Last day to drop a course or withdraw from school without receiving a grade
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February
Monday Last day any student may place a course on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis
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March 21 Saturday Spring Recess Begins, 5:00 p.m.
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Date Weekday
Event
March 30 Monday Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Last day student may drop a course. Instructor's approval is required. A
April 20 Monday
grade of EX or F will be assigned.
Last day a student may withdraw from school. Instructors' and Deans'
April 20 Monday
approvals are required. Grades of EX or F will be assigned for each course.
May 9
Saturday Classes End, 5:00 p.m.
May 11 Monday Final Examinations Begin
May 16 Saturday Spring Semester Closes, end of day
May16 Saturday Spring Commencement
May 17 Sunday Spring Commencement
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