Cultural Geography Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

GEOG-1302-001 Cultural Geography

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

Elements of geography with emphasis on culture regions.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Marston, Sallie A., Paul L. Knox, and Diana M. Liverman. World Regions in Global Context: Peoples, Places, and Environments, Fifth Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2013.

 

Farmer, Brian R. Understanding Radical Islam: Medieval Ideology in the Twenty-First Century. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2006. 

Supplies

Computer with online access

Student Performance

Performance/Learning Objectives (Minimum Competencies):   After studying the material p[resented in this course, the student will be able to:

 

Trace the development of the spatial distribution of the major landmasses on the earth.

Explain Earth/Sun relationships.

Explain different classifications of climate and what factors work together to create those climates.

Explain the major and minor elements of weather and climate.

Explain plate tectonics and the formation of landforms.

Explain the workings of the hydrologic system.

Explain the spatial distribution of human activities on a global basis.

Explain the basics of latitude, longitude, and cartography.

Explain geographic linkages between human and physical geography in regional contexts.

Explain the five basic themes in geography.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Since the class is 100% online, the expectation is that all students will treat each other and the professor with respect and common courtesy.

Grading Criteria

Synopsis of Grading

                                                                                                Total

Four Exam scores, 100 points each:                                        400

360-400=A

320-359=B

280-319=C

240-279=D

Under 240=F                                                             

Attendance

Regular attendance (in this case, studying daily) is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to log in to the class when necessary and send an email to Dr. Farmer before June 15 informing him that they are attending.

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Additional Information

Disability Statement:  Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

 

Exams.   There will be three major examinations during the semester plus a final exam available Monday-Wednesday, December 8-10 until Midnight on Thursday, July 30.  Exams will be multiple choice and cover the readings.  Students will not be allowed to drop an exam grade. All four of the exam grades count.  Each exam is worth 100 points.

 

Makeup Exams. There are no makeup exams without prearrangement with the instructor.  If a student misses an exam, the student can replace it with an extra credit book review.

 

Academic dishonesty:

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated.  If the instructor determines that a student is not responsible for his/her work, no credit will be given for the assignment.