Download - Intro summer 2016 chc geog 110
Geography 110Physical Geography
Reference # 0148 Sect. 01
MTWTh 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Professor Lisa Schmidt
Important Information
• Professor Lisa Schmidt• Ref. 0148 Sect. 01 • 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM MTWTh• [email protected]• North 101• (909) 384-5221 Voice Mail• (760) 440-8977 Text or Voice
http://schmidtphysicalgeography.wikispaces.com
Physical Geography
• Welcome to Geography 110, Physical Geography. In this class, you will learn the basic elements of geography. We will study climate, landforms, water, soils, native animal life and native vegetation. We will examine the inter-relationships between these things and we will look at their patterns of distribution throughout the world.
Textbooks Required
McKnight’s Physical Geography 11th Edition
McKnight and Hess ISBN-13: 978-
0321820433 Recommended
Goode’s World Atlas ISBN 0-528-65000-3
Or any recent World Atlas that contains physical maps
Recommended The Geography Coloring
Book Wynn Kapit 978-0131014725
A digital version of the text is available, link on web page. Text can also be rented at Amazon, and a Kindle edition is available.
http://schmidtphysicalgeography.wikispaces.com/Textbooks
Required Materials
Internet Access Pencils Pens Paper
Recommended Materials
Colored Pens or PencilsFor map studies
Course Description
The goal of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts in physical geography…Since it is an introductory course, it is
assumed students have little or no background in physical geography.
Course Description• Topics covered include the atmosphere, atmospheric
processes, weather, geographic patterns of climate, the biosphere, soil and vegetation processes, the hydrosphere, water in all of its phases, the formation, modification, and distribution of various landforms, and the lithosphere.
Course Objectives• You will gain an understanding of the geographic
perspective within natural and environmental sciences, including place, space, map scale, map projection, spatial connection, and spatial diffusion.
• You will better understand how to use maps, in particular, the geographic distribution of natural phenomena.
• You will learn about the four environmental spheres, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere, and how they interact across the surface of the Earth. In particular, you will learn the role of humankind within the environment.
Assignments & Grading• 4 Exams 100 points each =
400 points• 14 Chapter Quizzes 10
points each = 140 points • 5 Map Quizzes 25 points
each = 125 points• 1 Presentation = 100 points• 3 @5 points Topic, Sources,
Questions• Total Points Possible = 780 Note: You must earn at least
60% to pass this class. You may be dropped for falling below 60%. Please refer to your syllabus.
Chapter Quizzes There will be a quiz for each
chapter in the textbook. Quizzes will be posted on
Blackboard after each lecture. All quizzes will close on 8/10/16
at 11:59 PM. There will be 14 quizzes.
The format will be multiple choice, true/false, and or matching.
Quiz questions may be used on exams. You will want to take notes from
your quizzes and study them.
You can always access the quizzes you have taken so you can study from them-go into “My Grades” on Blackboard and click your score, that will take you into yourr quiz.
Timed: 30 minutes2 chances
Map Quizzes We will study the physical features of Earth. You MUST bring your atlas to class on map
study nights. Colored pens or pencils will be helpful. You will have five map quizzes.
North America 25 points South America 25 points Europe 25 points Asia 25 points Africa 25 points
Total 125 points
Also given using BlackboardTimed 30 minutes2 chancesAll quizzes close on 8/10/16 11:59 PM
Exams
There will be four exams. Exams will be given using Blackboard. The format will be multiple choice, true and
false, and/or matching. Each exam will be worth 100 points. The final exam will be cumulative. A study guide will be available for each exam.
Also given using BlackboardTimed: 60 minutesONE chance – all close 8/10/16 11:59 PM
Presentation/Project You are required to give a presentation for this Physical
Geography course. You will be able to choose from a list of topics. Presentations will be five minutes long. Presentations MAY be done in groups WITH
INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL. Presentations will be scheduled. If you do not present
when you are scheduled, you will lose points. See the class web site for presentation details:
http://schmidtphysicalgeography.wikispaces.com/
Changes
• The dates, topics, assignments, and due dates in the syllabus are tentative.
• There may be changes, it is your responsibility to stay informed of changes.
• I recommend you make friends…
Class Web Page
• I have created a web page for your class.• All of the presentations and maps used in class
are posted there already.• You can print out a copy of the lecture and bring
it to class so you can take notes on it…– I often lecture quickly, but ALL of the information is
online so I do not expect you to write down my slides word for word as I lecture because you can access them at any time.
• Each chapter has supplemental material as well, like videos and pictures or articles that connect the topics to our lives in the real world.
http://schmidtphysicalgeography.wikispaces.com/
Late Work and Exams
Late work ...will not be accepted. There will be no opening of
quizzes or exams after they close unless you have some documented proof of an emergency.
Absences and Tardiness I reserve the right to drop students who
miss class twice. If you have to miss class, you should stay in
contact with me if you do not want to be dropped.
You may be dropped for excessive tardiness. This means being more than five minutes late,
more than three times. If you are going to be late, come in quietly and
take a seat WITHOUT interrupting lecture.
Dropping
It is your responsibility to drop if you decide you want to.
If you stop coming to class, I have no way of knowing if you want to drop or receive and F. I will give F’s, it is your responsibility
to drop.
Extra Credit Some extra credit may be assigned
throughout the semester. It will be announced in class and you must
be present in order to take advantage of it. Standing Offers: Donate Blood 10 pts and
get your ed plan done 5 points
I started you with some extra credit on your syllabus… Note the Quotes…
Academic Honesty Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.
Any incidences of cheating or plagiarism will be reported to the deans office.
Please refer to San Bernardino Valley College’s policy on academic honesty.
Cell Phones and Texting Use of cell phones for
talking or texting during class is inappropriate.
You may be asked to leave the classroom if you are talking or texting on your phone during lecture.
Phones should be set to silent mode when in class.
If you have, or think you have a disability which may interfere with your ability to perform in this class, please speak with me immediately regarding any accommodations and contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services Office at (909) 389-3325.
Disabled Students Programs and Services
Blackboard
• Blackboard will be used for this class.– You will need to log in to Blackboard to take
your quizzes and exams.• If you have questions about blackboard, stay after
class, I am here to help.
Contact Information
• The best way to reach me is by e-mail.• My e-mail address is:
[email protected]• My mailbox is located in the library, on the
bottom floor.• You may text me at (760) 440-8977 and
you can leave voice mail at this number too.
Note
Disruptive Behavior• You may be asked to leave class
if you disrupt the learning process for others. This includes talking during lecture or during classmate's presentations. If you are asked to leave, and disciplinary action is taken, you may be suspended from the next class meeting.
CourseSchedule
At this time, I would like you to look at the Schedule in your syllabus…
Note that it is quite detailed, you have information On the topics being covered each night, what opens onBlackboard, what closes, when parts of your project are due,When maps studies happen, and when exams happen.
For Your Success
For Your Success
For Your Success
Counseling Services 389-3366 Library 389-3378 Tutoring Services 389-3312 Financial Aid 389-3223 EOPS 389-3239 Health Center 389-3272 CalWORKS Assistance 389-3239And more… If you need something, there is probably an office on campus that can help, ask me too.
What is Geography?
The scientific study of the Earth's surface and its various climates, countries, peoples, and natural resources.
Fields of Geography Human or Cultural Geography
Deals with social, economic, and behavioral processes
Physical Geography Examines the natural processes occurring at
Earth’s surface that provide the physical setting for human activities
Branches of Human Geography Developmental
Geography Economic Geography Medical Geography Transportation
Geography Urban Geography
Cultural Geography Historical Geography Political Geography Population
Geography Demography
Branches of Physical Geography
Biogeography Climatology Coastal Geography Environmental Geography Geomorphology Glaciology Hydrology Oceanography Paleogeography
What we will be studying
The atmosphere Atmospheric processes Weather and Climate The Biosphere Soil Vegetation Hydrosphere Tectonic Processes Volcanic Processes
What we will be studying… Four great physical realms or
spheres of Earth Atmosphere
The gaseous layer that surrounds the earth
Lithosphere The outermost solid layer
of the Earth Hydrosphere
The liquid realm of the Earth
Biosphere Encompasses all living
organisms of the Earth
Tools Geographers Use Maps
Paper representations of space showing point, line, or area data Or more simply put, locations, connections, and regions
Remote Sensing Aircraft or spacecraft provide images of earth’s surface
GIS or Geographic Information Systems Powerful computer mapmaking software connected to data bases
Mathematical Modeling and Statistics Used to understand natural and human phenomenon
Next Class
• Chapter One: Introduction to Earth• Quiz One will be available after class and
will be closed the following week.