Introduction to Geography 102 Lecture/Web – Hybrid Format Course (3 credits) Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:15 am Meriwether Lewis Hall, Room 220 Faculty Contact Information: Terri Stamper Email: tjstamper@lcsc.edu Office hours: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Spalding Hall Rm. 300A Office hours by appointment Required Texts: Introduction to Geography (13th ed.) by Getis, Getis, Bjelland and Fellmann, McGraw Hill (2011). ISBN 978-0-07-352287-6. “The Ghost Map” by Steven Johnson ISBN: 978-1-59448-269-4 Course Introduction/Goals: Welcome to Introduction to Geography, and LCSC. This course introduces how the discipline of geography makes sense of the world through a regional geographic approach. We will bring together culture, politics, history, economics, physical geography, and climate to explore current geographic issues at a regional scale. The goals for this class are to gain an understanding of geographic concepts and tools, to take a holistic approach to understanding earth’s peoples, places, and global problems, and to research a number of topics including impacts of globalization, environmental change, migration, economic and social development, and cultural shifts. Physical Impairments: If you feel there is any physical or mental challenge (including physical disabilities or perceptual impairments) that may impede your ability to participate in this class, please let me know so that we can make arrangements. You may speak to me before or after class, during office hours, by email, or any other way that meets your needs. Please inform me of any pertinent emergency medical information of any special accommodations you might need in case the building must be evacuated. Grading Scale: A > 94% B+ 87 – 89% C+ 77 – 79% D+ 67 – 69% AB C D 90 – 93% 83 – 87% 73 – 76% 60 – 66% B- 80 – 83% C- 70 – 72% F < 60% Point Values: Quizzes 10 @ 10 pts each = 100 * Two Exams 2 @ 75 pts each = 150 ** Daily Participation/Discussion 14 @ 5 = 70 Total Points = 320 * We will have 10 quizzes ** Exams will consist of different questioning styles, ex. multiple choice, T&F, short answer, and essay. *** Possibility of extra credit Quizzes and Exams: Quizzes will be administered at the very beginning of Wednesday class. DO NOT BE LATE FOR THESE QUIZZES!!! They take no more than 10 – 15 minutes to complete. I will be collecting them at 9:15! There will be 10 quizzes. Each one is listed on the Schedule. I will drop the lowest one so we end up counting 9 of the quizzes. Each quiz should be kept and used as study guides for the exams. Keep them and correct any incorrect answers. A generalized study guide will be provided to you prior to each exam. Exams Schedule: 1st Exam Wednesday, October 16 2nd Exam Wednesday, December 18 I have incorporated an additional source for reading and discussion – “The Ghost Map: The story of London’s most terrifying epidemic – and how it changed science, cities, and the modern world” by Stephen Johnson. Stephen Johnson provides an historic timeline to 19th century London, England during the horrific cholera outbreak of the mid 1850’s. I have added a few websites you may investigate if you are looking for added information: This web site is devoted to the life and times of Dr. John Snow (1813-1858), a legendary figure in the history of public health, epidemiology and anesthesiology. http://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow.html Michigan State University John Snow Archive and Research Companion http://matrix.msu.edu/~johnsnow/ Cell Phones and Computers: I request that all cell phones be turned off during class time!! If you have specific circumstance that requires that you have your cell phone turned on it will be switched to vibrate and you may leave the room – quietly - to answer it. If a cell phone is used during a quiz or test the perpetrator will receive a 0 for that quiz or test. No warnings, No questions, No rebuttals! Computers can be used for note taking as long as it does not disturb those around you – this is a small classroom so be considerate to those around you. If I become aware that computers are being used for others purposes (email, surfing the web, …) this privilege will be revoked immediately Lecture Schedule: Week Date Wed 8/26 Lecture topic Quizzes & Exams Lecture Reading assignment Start Reading Chapter 1 & 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction WEEK 1 Wed 8/28 Mon 9/2 WEEK 2 Wed 9/4 Mon 9/9 WEEK 3 Wed 9/11 Mon 9/16 WEEK 4 Wed 9/18 Core Geographic Concepts Themes & Standards Labor Day: Campus Closed Chapter 2 Maps as Tools Projections Types of Maps Aerial Photography GIS Start reading Chapter 3 & 4 Chapter 3 Earth Materials Geologic Time Plate Tectonics Chapter 2 Maps QUIS #1 Quiz #2 Chapter 3 Earthquakes & Volcanoes Columbia River Basalt Flows Start reading Chapter 4 & 5 Chapter 4 Air Temperature, Pressure, & Wind Chapter 4 Weather & Climate Quiz #3 Mon 9/23 WEEK 5 Wed 9/26 WEEK 6 Start reading Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The Geography of Natural Resources Nonrenewable Energy Resources Nonfuel Minerals Resources Quiz #4 Chapter 5 Natural Resources Mon 9/30 Wed 10/2 Mon 10/7 Chapter 6 Population Geography Chapter 6 (The Ghost Map) Start reading Chapter 6 WEEK 7 1st Exam Wed 10/9 75 point Exam Mon 10/14 WEEK 8 Read Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Cultural Geography Wed 10/16 Chapter 7 Interaction of People and Environment Mon 10/21 Read Chapter 7 (The Ghost Map) Quiz #5 WEEK 9 Chapter 7 Cultural Geography Wed 10/23 Mon 10/28 WEEK 10 Chapter 7 Religion Read Chapter 8 Wed 10/30 Chapter 8 Migration Globalization Mon 11/4 Read Chapter 9 Wed 11/6 Chapter 9 Cooperation and Alliances Mon 11/11 Read Chapter 10 Quiz #6 Quiz #7 Chapter 8 Spatial Interaction WEEK 11 WEEK Chapter 9 Political Geography Quiz #8 Chapter 10 Economic Geography 12 Wed 11/13 Chapter 10 Commercial Agriculture Quiz #9 Mon 11/18 No Class!! Thanksgiving Break Wed 11/20 Mon 11/26 WEEK 13 Chapter 10 Economic Geography Wed 11/28 Chapter 10 World Manufacturing Mon 12/3 Read Chapter 11 (The Ghost Map) Wed 12/5 Chapter 11 Systems of Cities Mon 12/10 Read Chapter 12 (The Ghost Map) Wed 12/12 Chapter 12 Impact through modification WEEK 14 Chapter 11 An Urban World WEEK 15 WEEK 16 Read Chapter 10 (The Ghost Map) Wednesday 12/19 Quiz #10 Chapter 12 Human Impact on the Environment Final Exam is Wednesday December 18 - 9:00am Exam will include questions generated from The Ghost Map Attendance and Grading Policies: Correlation between good grade, participation, and attendance Quiz over reading and lecture material (NO MAKEUPS) Extra credit may be available Mid-term and semester final exams Student Responsibility: Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic conduct and integrity. A student may be subject to disciplinary action for acts of academic dishonesty. 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