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Frederick
Community College GG 101 ONL– Elements of Geography Fall 2011
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Class begins: 8/22/11 |
Class ends: 12/10/11 |
Last Day to Withdraw:
11/2/11 |
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Instructor
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Name: Corwin Parker |
Office: H-230 |
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E-mail: cparker@frederick.edu |
Phone
Number: (301) 624-2837 |
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Contact
Hours: email and by
appointment for in-person meeting |
Campus
Mail Box #: 290 |
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Course
Information: |
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Credits: 3 |
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On-campus
Meetings: None |
On-campus
Exams: 1 |
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Prerequisites: : EN 52 or ESL 99 |
Corequisites: |
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Course
Description: |
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Explores elements of man’s environment and
the changes resulting from natural and human agents. Includes map reading and interpretation. |
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Core
Learning Outcomes: |
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Upon
completion of this course students will demonstrate 1.
( Goal I) Demonstrate college-level communications
skills by ·
writing and speaking effective,
organized, clear, and grammatically correct English in explaining the basic
geographical concepts and vocabulary (1) ·
understanding and interpreting texts
on issues related to geography, the environment, and/or human society (2) 2.
(Goal II) Demonstrate critical thinking skills by ·
researching, analyzing, comparing,
synthesizing, and drawing inferences from readings and other research
materials in order to make valid judgments and rational decisions in defining
the basic geological processes involved in the creation of the physical
environment and in locating and identifying on a map or globe the basic
landform, i.e., mountains, river, valleys, coastlines, etc. (6) 3.
(Goal III) Display general knowledge and historical
awareness by ·
demonstrating a general knowledge of
history, culture, society, and of relationships among various disciplines of
study through explaining the cultural/social implications of location theory,
e.g., the “where” and “why” of socio-cultural phenomena as manifested in the
environment (8) ·
displaying historical awareness and
demonstrating an understanding of contemporary issues within their historical
and cultural context through demonstrating an awareness of current global
issues, events and processes that may have direct and indirect effects on
their lives and through applying their geographic skills and knowledge in a
practical manner (10) 4.
(Goal VII) Understand and be able to interpret social
and educational values by ·
displaying academic honesty and
adhering to professional standards in the field of geography (23) |
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Instructional
Methods: |
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Group Discussion (in-class and online), videos,
lectures, quizzes, research paper, internet companion site, reading
assignments (in-class, current & relevant articles and homework textbook
reading) |
How is this course organized: |
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This is not a self-paced course! You are
required to check your announcements weekly and are responsible for
submitting assignments on time. You are also required to read online
instructions and guidelines thoroughly. |
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Text(s)
and Course Materials: |
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World Regional Geography, 6th
Edition, (Hobbs); |
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ISBN: 0-495-38950-1 |
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Brooks/Cole Thompson Learning |
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Progress
Report: |
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Students may receive some form of written
assessment of their progress in the course no later than the sixth week of a
fifteen week semester or one-third of the instructional time for shorter
sessions. Grades are only guaranteed at two points in the semester, at the
Progress Report and at Final Grades. |
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Evaluation
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Tests / Papers / Projects / Participation
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Point Value
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Final Grade Scale |
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Exams
(3) Research
Paper Discussion
Boards, Worksheets, and Exercises Extra
Credit |
200
Points each
200
Points 200
Points By
Discretion |
900 or greater = A 800 – 899 = B 700 – 799 = C 600 – 699 = D Below 600 = F |
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If
the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the
grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to
administer additional tests. |
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Student Services |
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A variety of services are available to
assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx. Students with disabilities who are in need
of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services
should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at
301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the
Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx. |
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Participation
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(1) Class participation is an integral part of successfully
completing this course. Read the chapters and complete other required
readings so you may participate intelligently in the discussion boards. This
syllabus is not a contract and the only guaranteed information you will
receive is in class. Accordingly, you will submit assignments on your own
volition and keep track of your own grades. (2) Students must log on and submit forum postings in the
Discussion Board by all given deadlines to receive participation grade;
THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS! (3) In case of serious illness, emergency, religious
holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain
responsible for completing the requirements of the course. No late
assignments (or incomplete assignments) will be accepted for partial credit
or otherwise for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS! (4) If online components cannot be met due to serious illness,
emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college
functions, THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS of assignments missed but student may be
eligible to participate in extra credit given to the entire class to make up
for those missed points. There is no guarantee that the amount of extra
credit given will be commensurate with the amount of credit missed by the
student. (5)
Students are responsible for being familiar with and
meeting all deadlines. Technical Difficulties with computers are not excuses for
late assignments. Late assignments will not be accepted. Blackboard Support must be contacted within
24 hours (who will in turn contact me) of the due date and time of any
assignment for any technical issues.
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Email Policy: |
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With
the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected
to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at
the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu.
Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and
student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your
email address is available to all students in this course. However,
students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this
course only for the purpose and the duration of this course. The instructor
can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted
assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours. Students
are expected to use proper decorum in communicating with faculty. Emails
which fail to meet this etiquette will not be responded to. |
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Academic
Integrity: |
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Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the
FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.
As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More
information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx |
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You must
send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm |
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Week |
Subject |
Text |
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1 8/22 |
Objectives and Tools of World Regional
Geography Global awareness Perspectives in World Regional Geography Latitude and Longitude News, newspapers, and geography |
Ch.1
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8/29 |
Physical and Human Processes that Shape
World Regions Climate and weather Global environmental change The geography of human populations; Globalization. |
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3 9/6 |
A Geographic Profile of Geographic profile Populations and the landscape The Dynamics of European Nations: The
European Union Industry and power in Europe. Labor day is 9/5 so all assignments will be due Tuesday 9/6 Research Paper Topics Due |
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4 9/12 |
The European Periphery The Resources and industry Turmoil and stability in Geoquizator
will be available as well as other study guides in preparation for the test |
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5 9/19 |
A Geographic Profile of Physical geography and human populations Geopolitical issues Fragmentation and redevelopment Exam
1: Chapters 1 – 4 |
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6 9/26 |
A Geographic Profile of the Middle East
& North Africa Regional profiles The Saharan environment Geographic settings and resources |
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7 10/3 |
Countries of the Middle East and North
Africa: Modern Struggles in an Modern Struggles in an Geography and religion The oil resources |
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8 10/10 |
A
Geographic Profile of Monsoon Asia |
Ch.
7 |
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9 10/17 |
Physical geography of China A populous nation Effects of the Maoist Revolution Divided Research Paper Draft Due |
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10 10/24 |
A Geographic Profile of Pacific World;
Prosperous, Remote The ocean and the islands Peoples and populations The Australian environment Remote Contrasts in the use of natural resources Exam
2: Chapters 5-7 |
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11 10/31 |
A Geographic Profile of Africa South of the
Sahara; The Assets and Afflictions of Countries South of the The landscape and its features Physical geography and human adaptations Diverse nations, prosperous and poor The colonial legacy Last
day to Withdraw 11/2 |
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12 11/7 |
A Geographic Profile of Latin America; A latitudinal spread of nations Geopolitical issues and underdevelopment Central America and the |
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13 11/14 |
South America: Stirring Giant The Andean countries Resources, poverty, and revolution Research Paper Final Product Due! |
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14 11/21 |
A Geographic Profile of the The geography of The Canadian Provinces Canadian landscapes The Arctic regions: Geoquizator
and other study guides will be available in preparation for the last exam |
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15 11/28 |
The A landscape transformed Contrasts in regions and customs Use and abuse of natural resources Exam
3: Chapters 8 – 11 |
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12/5 |
Evaluation/Inclement
Weather Make-Up |
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Criteria For
Grading
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Grading for all
subjective assignments, including debates, will be done on the basis of the SMART system: S = Spelling, Grammar,
Punctuation (20% of assignment) M = Make-up or
“structure” (20% of assignment) A = Authenticity (20% of
assignment) R = References (20% of
assignment) T = Topic (20% of
assignment) |