DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED LEARNING
GEOGRAPHY
SYLLABUS FOR GEO-1103-001C
©2008-2009 (0308)
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Professor: Dr. Bob Klostermeyer
Office: 204 Taylor
Phone: Office: 417-328-1722
Email: bklostermyer@sbuniv.edu
Disability Disclaimer:
It is the desire of Southwest Baptist University to provide all students with
optimum learning experiences. If there are circumstances, due to
disability, that may impact your learning in this course, it is necessary for
you to inform your instructor within one week of official enrollment (as
determined by the Department of Extended Learning) in this course. If you
do not notify your instructor, it will be assumed that you do not require
special assistance.
Course Text Disclaimer:
The texts used in this course are written from a secular worldview rather than
a Christian view. Therefore, some of the content may not reflect the views of
SBU or the instructor.
Required Texts:
Text: H. J. de Blij, Peter O. Muller. Geograhphy: Realms, Regions and Concepts,
13th Edition. 2008. ISBN: 978-0-470-12905-0 (672 pages hardcover)
Study Guide: To go with Geograhphy:
Realms, Regions and Concepts, 13th edition. Peter O. Muller
and Elizabeth Muller Hames. ISBN:
978-0-470-26031-9
Course Description:
Basic survey introducing the various elements of geographical study.
Aims:
1. To gain geographic literacy.
2. To learn th basic
concepts and terminology of this discipline.
3. To have a knowledge of location plus the physical,
cultural, economic, and political traits of indiviual
states within a region and realm.
These will be accomplished through reading of the textbook/study guide, map
construction, macro-analysis of a state, and series of objective examinations.
Class Requirements:
1. "Interesting State" - Assignment: Five (5) total
assignments worth 25 pts each for a total of 125 points possible.
Choose one (1) state within one (1) region and realm within EACH of the five
(5) units of study as outlined in this course. In each assignment you must:
* present a minimum of one (1) single spaced page using 12pt font (nothing
smaller or larger).
* write in complete sentences.
* work within the PDF document space guidelines and save assignment in either
Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007.
* list your full name within the document.
* document any sources used in the assignment.
Submit each assignment using the course Drop Box Feature. Do not
send as an email attachment. Email instructor informing him that you have
posted each assignment. Place something like this in your email subject line:
CCTC GEO 1103 Assignment 1 Posted (Full Name)
Submit each assignment BEFORE requesting access to corresponding unit
exam. In other words, submit the assignment before asking for exam access.
2. Map Construction - Assignment: One (1) assignment made up of
thirty-eight (38) individual maps. There are 228 points possible. To
complete this assignment it is recommended you use an atlas*; the base maps in
the textbook will readily suffice if no other atlas is available. You will need
a set of colored pencils or pens (black, blue, green, red, yellow, etc).
You are required to submit all chapter maps to the instructor BEFORE engaging
the last Unit 6 exam. The maps must be organized in sequence and submitted
collectively (all maps submitted at one time).
Secure all the maps in a folder and place a cover sheet on the maps. Be neat. The coversheet indicates both
course title and your full name. Postal mail or hand-deliver
the final assignment (all required maps) to your instructor before engaging the last unit exam.
*There is an electronic atlas located within the course. You may also use any
print-based atlas.
3. Examinations - There are (6) online,
non-proctored, multiple-choice unit examinations. There are 220 points
possible. To access your exams, follow the instructions within your course.
Unit 1 Exam - Introduction = 25pts
Unit 2 Exam - Chapters 1-2 = 40pts
Unit 3 Exam - Chapters 3, 4, 5 = 50pts
Unit 4 Exam - Chapters 6, 7 = 35 pts
Unit 5 Exam - Chapters 8, 9, 10 = 50pts
Unit 6 Exam - Chapters 11, 12 = 20 pts
Grading Scale:
Total points possible: 573
Interesting State = 125 pts
Map Construction = 228 pts
Examinations = 220 pts
A = 516-573 pts
B = 458-515 pts
C = 401-457 pts
D = 344-400 pts
F = Under 344 pts
CONTACTING ME:
You may contact me via e-mail though the Communicate
Tab. I will attempt to respond to
questions within 48 hours excluding holidays.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 1 - Introduction
Complete Maps
EXAM - Unit 1
Unit 2 - Chapters 1 and 2
Complete Maps
Complete and Submit Interesting State #1 of 5
EXAM - Unit 2
Unit 3 - Chapters 3, 4, 5
Complete Maps
Complete and Submit Interesting State #2 of 5
EXAM 3 - Unit 3
Unit 4 - Chapters 6, 7
Complete Maps
Complete and Submit Interesting State #3 of 5
EXAM 4 - Unit 4
Unit 5 - Chapters 8, 9, 10
Complete Maps
Complete and Submit Interesting State #4 of 5
EXAM 5 - Unit 5
Unit 6 - Chapters 11, 12
Complete Maps
Complete and Submit Interesting State #5 of 5
Submit Map Assignment (ALL chapter maps)
EXAM - Unit 6
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