Spring 2013 Instructor - Professor Key Office: NS110I
Instructor web address: http://daphne.palomar.edu/dkey
Text: Choose one only. Do not purchase both!
McKnight and Hess. Physical Geography: 2 nd California Ed. New or used.
McKnight and Hess. Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation. 10 th Ed. New or used.
Week of… Subject Chapter
Jan. 21
28
March 4
11
18
25
Introduction to the Earth/Portrayal of...
Introduction to the Atmosphere
Feb. 4
11
Insolation and Temperature
Atmospheric Pressure and Wind
18 Atmospheric Moisture
25
EXAM #1 CHAPTERS 1 - 5
Transient Atmospheric Flows/Disturbances
Climatic Zones and Types
1, 2
3
4
5
6
7
The Hydrosphere/Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere 9, 10
Terrestrial Flora and Fauna
EXAM #2 CHAPTERS 6 – 10
Spring Break- No Classes
8
11
April 1
8
15
22
29
Intro. to Landform Study
The Internal Processes
Weathering and Mass Wasting
Fluvial Processes
EXAM #3 CHAPTERS 11, 13 – 15
Arid Lands
May 6
13
Glacial Modification of Terrain
Coastal Processes
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM DATE AND TIME:
GEOG100, MW 11:00am. Exam is Monday, May 20, 10:00am – 11:50am.
GRADING:
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
Each exam = 100 pts. Final exam = 200 pts. Total possible = 400 points (after dropping the lowest score)
PERCENT GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100% = A 55 - 64% = D (This scale may be adjusted downward
80 - 89% = B below 55% = F if test scores warrant it.)
65 - 79% = C
In calculating your course grade, I will drop your lowest midterm exam score. If your final exam score is lower in % than any of your midterm exams, all midterms will be counted but I will reduce your final exam value to 100 points.

Important note: You must keep copies of all graded assignments. At the end of the semester, if there is any question about your score on an exam or whether or not you completed an exam, you will be required to produce a copy of the exam in question.
EXAMS:
Please note the following regarding exams:
1. A heavy emphasis is given to topics covered during lecture. Therefore, it is imperative that you attend class and take good notes.
2. When I write exams, definitions of terminology, basic concepts of physical geography, and location of geographic features will be the most important areas covered on the exams.
3. Exams start at the beginning of a class period. You must arrive on time to start the exam.
MAKEUP EXAMS:
Since your lowest exam score will be dropped, makeup exams are not allowed. However, if you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, it may be possible to take it with one of my other classes.
USE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE DICTIONARIES:
Students are permitted to use foreign language dictionaries during exams if they are hard copies.
Electronic or hand-held devices of any type are not permitted during exams.
EXTRA CREDIT:
There will be opportunities to earn up to 20 points of extra credit for this class.
IMPORTANT ADD AND DROP DATES:
Sunday, Feb. 3 - Last day to add a full-term class.
Sunday, Feb. 3 – Last day to drop with no notation on record.
Tuesday, Feb. 26 - Last day to change grading status (credit/no credit option).
Friday, March 8 - Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade. After this date, an evaluative grade must be
given.
If you are given a permission code to add this class, you must officially add the class prior to the next class meeting. The deadline for adding this class or using a permission code to add is Feb. 3, 2013.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is required. Attendance is also taken randomly. If you have three unexcused absences during the semester, you may be dropped from the class. Excused absences are those in which I am notified prior to class of an existing problem (illness, work schedule, etc.).
CLASS DISRUPTIONS:
Arriving late (other than on rare occasions), inappropriate talking in class, and other disruptions such as cell phones ringing in class may result in your being asked to leave. If you do arrive late, please be as quiet and non-disruptive as possible when taking a seat. Also, you must turn off or turn to manners mode all
cell phones before coming to class. Cell phones must be put away and out of sight. If your cell phone is out, I will assume you are using it.
CHEATING:
Cheating will result in that individual receiving a "0" for the assignment and being reported to the Director of Student Affairs. A “0” for an exam from an incident of cheating may not be dropped.
HOW TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR: I may be contacted in the following ways:
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Phone. If I'm not in, leave a message. 744-1150 Ext. 2515 (OK method for contacting me)
E-mail. dkey@palomar.edu
(best method for contacting me)

ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability that requires some accommodation, please speak with the instructor and provide documentation within the first two weeks of class. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with learning disabilities.
COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO’S)
Successful students should be able to meet the following Student Learning Outcomes:
1.
Describe the development of mid-latitude cyclones and explain their role in bringing precipitation to the earth's mid-latitudes.
2.
Basic Concept of a Biome Explain the basic concept of a biome and the geographic controls that determine their location on earth.
3.
Role of Plate Tectonics Describe the role of plate tectonics in explaining the occurrence and distribution of such phenomena as mountain ranges, faulting and earthquakes, volcanoes, and ocean basins.
Students must also be able to describe and explain many, many other terms, concepts, and processes in order to successfully complete this class.