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General Course
Information
Instructor / Textbooks
Instructor: Mark Healy
Office: J-260
Phone: 847-925-6352
Home Phone: 815-728-1571
E-mail: mhealy@harper.cc.il.us
(office) or mhealy@mc.net
(home)
Address:
William
Rainey Harper College
Business and Soc. Sci. Division
1200 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
Office Hours:
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Mondays
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7-9:00; 12-1:00; 2:15-4:15
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Wednesdays
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7-9:00; 12-1:00;
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Fridays
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7-9:00;
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Course Materials:
Geography: Realms, Regions and
Concepts, 8th ed. Revised Revised, H. J. de
Blij and Peter Muller, John Wiley and Sons,
1998.
Goode’s World Atlas, Edward B.
Espenshade, editor, 19th edition, Rand McNally
and Company, 1995
Study Guide for deBlij and Muller's
Geography, 8th edition, Peter O. Muller and
Elizabeth Muller Hames, John Wiley and Sons,
1997
GEG 101 Syllabus and Telecourse Study
Guide - Spring 1998, (with corrections for
summer) Mark Healy
Videos: The Power of Place: World
Regional Geography, 26 half-hour videos by
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the
Annenberg/CPB Project.
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Outline, Dates, and
Grading
- Unit 1: Exam 1 and map quizzes 1-4 by Thur., Oct. 8,
1998. or earlier!
- Unit 2 : Exam 2 and map quizzes 5-8 by Thur.,
Nov. 5, 1998 or earlier
- Unit 3: Exam 3 and map quizzes 9-11 by 4:00 PM Tue.,
Dec. 13, 1998 or earlier
Comprehensive Final Exam by 4:00 PM Tue., Dec. 13,
1998
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS: Sat., Nov.
14.
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UNIT
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REALM
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CHAPTER
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VIDEOS
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Unit 1
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Introduction
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Introduction
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1,2
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Europe
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Ch. 1
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3, 4, 5, 6
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Russia
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Ch. 2
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7, 8
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North America
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Ch. 3
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9, 10, 11
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Unit 2
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Middle America
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Ch. 4
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14
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South America
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Ch. 5
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15, 16
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N. Africa & S. W. Asia
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Ch. 6
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17, 18
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ch. 7
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19, 20
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Unit 3
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South Asia
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Ch. 8
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21
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East Asia
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Ch. 9
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22, 23, 24, 25
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Australia & New Zealand
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Ch. 11
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13 (second half)
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Southeast Asia
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Ch. 10
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25, 26, 13 (first half)
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Atlas Paper
If you want the opportunity to re-write the Atlas
Paper, it must be turned in by Thur., Oct. 22, 1998,
otherwise it is due on Thurs., Dec. 1, 1998. Information
on the Atlas Paper can be found on page 11 and Appendix
F.
If you stop taking the exams and quizzes and you do
not officially withdraw from the course, your final grade
will be based on the work that was completed.
Information on the Atlas Paper can be found below
and in Appendix
F
Grading
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Map Quizzes
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10 @ 10 each
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100
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10 of 11 counted
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Unit Exams
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2 @ 100 each
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200
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2 of 3 counted
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Final Exam
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1 @ 100
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100
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Comprehensive
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Paper or Internet
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50
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TOTAL
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450
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A = 85-100%, B = 75-84%, C = 65-74%, D = 50-64%, F
= 49% or less
Telecourse
Information
Orientation Tape
You may find it useful to view the orientation tape
for telecourses titled, "Telecourses: A Network for
Learning". The tape is available at the Harper Learning
Resource Center (tape number VT 4205), first floor,
F-building.
Where and When to Watch the Videos
Students may view the video tapes:
1. at the Harper College Learning Resource
Center.
2. at home by checking them out from the Harper
College Learning Resource Center
3. at home by renting them from the Harper College
Bookstore
4. at the Palatine Public Library
5. at home on cable television
At the Harper College Learning Resource
Center
First floor of building F -- 847-925-6551
For viewing the tapes at the Harper College
Learning Resource Center, ask for the tapes by
course title (GEG 101), catalog number,
and program number. (For the catalog and
program numbers see the Video Viewing Schedule in
appendix A of this Syllabus and Telecourse Study
Guide).
Checking them out from the Harper College
Learning Resource Center
Rules:
1. Only 4 programs (one 2-hour tape) can be
checked out at a time.
2. Two nights or a weekend is the maximum amount of
time that a tape can be checked out.
3. Students will be fined $2.00 per day for overdue
tapes.
4. There are no immediate renewals. Tapes must be
left one day to give other students the opportunity
to view them.
5. All tapes are VHS. (No tapes are available in
BETA format.)
6. Lost tapes will cost the student $25.00.
7. There is no charge for checking out tapes from
the Learning Resource Center.
8. You will need the course name, catalog number,
and program number when checking out a video. (See
appendix A.)
Renting tapes from the Harper College
Bookstore
All 7 tapes (26 programs) can be rented for the
semester from the Harper College Bookstore in building
L. It costs $50.00. $25.00 will be refunded when the
tapes are returned in good condition. (Total cost:
$25.00)
The Palatine Public Library
700 North Court, Palatine
Phone 847-358-5881
The telecourse videos must be used in the library
(cannot be checked out). Be sure to bring an I.D. Only
one tape can be viewed at a time. Viewing stations are
on a first-come basis, no reservations accepted. Only
two people are allowed at a station at one time.
At Home on Cable Television
The video tapes can be viewed on cable television
if you subscribe to cable. Check your local listing
for the appropriate channel.
A one hour tape (two 1/2 hour programs) will
be shown several times a week. See the Video Viewing
Schedule in Appendix A of this Syllabus and
Telecourse Study Guide.
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Testing
All examinations will be taken in the Harper
College Testing Center in building A, room A-148
(phone 847-925-6541). No reservations are needed.
Please see the Testing
Center Hours in appendix C of this Syllabus and
Telecourse Study Guide.
Unit tests and all map quizzes for each unit must
be taken on or before the test completion dates
listed in this study guide. Time is short in the
summer. I strongly recommend that you take the tests
and quizzes EARLY
You may take the chapter map quizzes at any time
before the exam completion date including at the time
you take the exam.
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How To Get Help
Just because this is a telecourse does not mean
that you cannot seek help from your instructor. The
instructor's office number, telephone number, and
e-mail addresses are listed at the beginning
of this syllabus.
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How To Study
General
Successful completion of the GEG 101 Telecourse
requires that you establish yourself a set of procedures
that will help you make the most productive use of your
time. Never forget that you are going to college, not
simply watching a National Geographic Special. Establish
a definite schedule so that you do not procrastinate.
College counselors recommend that for the average
college class, students should study 2 hours a week
outside of class for each semester credit. Since this is
a 3 credit SUMMER class, that means 12 hours a week for
studying. Do not let yourself get behind. Many students
drop out of telecourses simply because they postpone
studying until it was too late.
Become familiar with this Syllabus and Telecourse
Study Guide. The answers to most of your questions
are probably in here.
How to Watch the Videos
Be prepared when you watch the videos. Before
watching the video:
(1) Read the chapter.
(2) Read and study the Telecourse Study Guide,
a) read video preview
b) look up all video locations on a map
c) look up all video vocabulary
(Note: not all the video vocabulary can be found in
the textbook. If not, look it up elsewhere, or pay
special attention to learn the concept from the
video.)
(3) Be prepared to take notes.
(4) Ignore all distractions.
Remember, the more you get the first time through, the
less likely it will be that you will have to watch the
video again
The videos in this telecourse (The Power of
Place: World Regional Geography) do NOT summarize the
textbook chapters. Each one-half hour program consists of
two case studies. These case studies only cover a very
small part of the chapter. They DO (and do quite well)
illustrate the SPATIAL PERSPECTIVE of geography. They DO
show us what geographers do and how geography helps us to
understand. Understand what? Well, almost anything.
Anything that has a spatial dimension.
Therefore, as you watch the videos don't just pay
attention to the small area being discussed, but use the
video case studies to:
1) look for characteristics of the whole region
and/or realm.
2) see how geographers use the spatial perspective to
analyze issues and propose solutions.
3) get a "feel" for the area being discussed, that one
can only get visually.
4) and, apply (find examples of) other vocabulary and
concepts from the course
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Exams and Quizzes
Exams
There will be three 100 point unit exams and one 100
point COMPREHENSIVE final exam. Only two of the three
unit exams will be counted in the final point total.
The three unit exams will consist multiple choice
questions., sh The exams are tough. When you study for
the exams pay close attention to: (1) chapter
objectives listed in this study guide, (2) chapter
vocabulary listed on the first page of each
chapter in the textbook AND all italicized words within
the chapter, and (3) map construction locations
listed in this study guide
Map Quizzes
For each chapter students will be required to
name and locate various countries and physical and
cultural features on a blank outline map of the realm.
All of these map construction locations are listed in the
Syllabus and Telecourse Study Guide. There is also
a blank outline map of each realm. It is suggested that
you make photocopies of these maps and use them for
studying.
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Assignments
ATLAS PAPER WRITING
ASSIGNMENT
There are two purposes of the Atlas writing assignment.
The first is to show that you can correctly and
appropriately apply the vocabulary and concepts from the
textbook. The key word here is "apply". I do not want a
description. I want an ANALYSIS, an application of
geographic concepts. I want you to show me that you
understand what geography is about. I want you to use the
spatial perspective to analyze a topic. When you
write this paper you must closely follow the style
sheet found in the appendix to this Syllabus and
Telecourse Study Guide. The style sheet includes a list
of the "VOCABULARY AND CONCEPTS USED:". This is very, very,
important.
The second major purpose of the Atlas writing
assignment is to appropriately include and use MAPS. The
Atlas Paper must include at least one, probably more, maps.
You must tell the reader when to look at the map. And you
must explain the map -- what is it showing and how does it
help the reader understand the topic. For blank maps you may
use the outline maps from this Syllabus and Telecourse
Study Guide. (Therefore make sure that you make many
copies so that you always have a blank one.) You could use a
copier to enlarge portions of these maps if that is more
appropriate. Also, the computer lab in I building has the
software program PC Globe Maps 'N Facts which is easy
to use and prints nice maps.
Paper topics must come from the list
of approved topics in the appendix of this study guide
or be approved by the instructor. You cannot
do a paper on a single country unless that country comprises
a complete REGION..
This is a very structured paper. You must do it my way.
Most importantly: BE SURE TO CLOSELY FOLLOW THE
"STYLE "SHEET" FOUND IN APPENDIX
H. I have included two Atlas Papers from an earlier
geography class to serve as models (see Appendix H).
You must do the following: (1) select topic from
the approved
list, (2) closely follow the style sheet, (3) attach
your outline, (4) attach paper
checklist - see appendix, (5) attach grading
sheet - see appendix, (6) use about 10 vocabulary words
from first page of each chapter or italicized words in the
textbook, (7) maps must be explained in the paper,
and (8) paper length 3-5 pages of text.
- - - KEEP IT SHORT / APPLY CONCEPTS / UTILIZE
MAPS - - -
The paper due dates are listed above. Notice that they
can be rewritten until you earn all 50 points. But this is
only true IF you follow the due dates. If you do not follow
these dates then you lose the privilege to do the rewrites.
This means if you turn in your paper late, then your first
draft is the only draft that will be graded. Papers or
rewrites received after July 26 will not be graded. When
handing in a rewrite include the original paper(s) and
grading sheet(s).
If you anticipate doing more than one re-write (there
is no limit), The first draft must be mailed or handed
in earlier.
To reduce the number of rewrites that I have to grade I
have included an "Atlas
Paper Checklist" (see Appendix H). This
must be completed and handed in with the first
draft.
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Harper’s
Academic Honesty Policy
All students are expected to do their best work and
acknowledge the work of others. Academic dishonesty includes
cheating, plagiarism, or the improper appropriation of
another's work as one's own and falsifying records to
advance one's academic standing.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying
answers, stealing and/or disseminating tests or answer keys,
using someone else's data in preparation of reports or
assignments, and assisting others in such practices.
Plagiarism involves the presentation of another person's
words, ideas, or work, as one's own. It includes, but is not
limited to, copying any material (written or non-written)
without proper acknowledgment of its source, and
paraphrasing another's work or ideas without proper
acknowledgment.
Cases involving academic dishonesty can result in a
failing grade for the course and your name submitted to the
Academic Honesty Committee.
See the College Catalog for more information on student
disciplinary procedures.
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