OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
This course will introduce you to the basic concepts and practices
associated with geographical research and study, focusing on a
regional approach. Most importantly, however, my goal is to make
you aware of the importance of "thinking geographically"
in both our daily lives and in relations to today's changing global
world. As we enter the 21st century, technology and increased
mobility will impact our daily lives more and more. This course
will prepare you to be a more savy and infromed "global citizen."
We will focus particularly on how other parts of the world and
their culture impact our daily lives and how we as a society
DISCLAIMER: I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE/ALTER ANY PART OF
THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME. I WILL, HOWEVER, NOTIFY YOU OF ANY
CHANGES TO THIS SYLLABUS IN A TIMELY AND EXPEDIENT MANNER.
There are a total of 400 possible points
100 points
Regional Analysis Exercise (60 points) - Each student will pick
a region or realm based upon the textbook's classification, and
write a 6-7 page regional analysis paper. The analysis will consist
of four sections: physical survey, culture/environment survey,
locational analysis, and current issues within the region. A handout
will explain in detail what is required. The assignment is
due on the at 5:00pm on Friday December 3rd.
Article Discussion (10 points) - Students will be expected to find a current event/issue in a newspaper or magazine that deals with their region and discuss it briefly in class. You must turn in the article with a brief analysis (one-page single-spaced maximum) of the importance of this event/issue to the region.
Maps (30 points) - Students will turn in the maps handed out for each region. The maps are due on the day of the test covering those regions.
300 points
Tests (100 points each) - There will
be three tests including the final exam. Test may include the
following: multiple choice, fill in the blank, Map Ids, short
definitions, and short essays. The tests are based primarily upon
lectures that highlight the content of the text. You are required
to take all three exams. A make-up test will be given at the discretion
of the instructor. If you do not take all three tests by the end
of semester, your final grade will be dropped one letter grade.
The tests will not be comprehensive except for those geographical
concepts that carry over from previous chapters. Make-up tests
will be significantly different from the original test.
GEOG 164 01 SYLLABUS - Fall 1999
Week 1: Introduction to Basic Geographic Concepts
Week 2: Europe
Week 3: Russia
Week 4: North America
Week 5: Review and Test #1
Week 6: Middle America
Week 7: South America
Week 8: North Africa and Southwest Asia
Week 9: Subsaharan Africa
Week 10: Review & Test #2
Week 11: South Asia
Week 12: East Asia
Week 13: Southeast Asia
Week 14: Australia & Pacific Realm
Paper due
Week 15: Review
Final Exam