Appendix
World Regional Geography
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MEDIA I (CHANNEL VARIES) -TCI (CHANNEL VARIES)
BEGINS JUNE 10, 1998
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TELECOURSE COMPLETED
Unit 1: Exam 1 and map quizzes 1-4 by Thur., July 2, 1998. or earlier!
Unit 2 : Exam 2 and map quizzes 5-8 by Thur., July 16, 1998. or earlier
Unit 3: Exam 3 and map quizzes 9-11 by 4:00 PM Thur., July 30, 1998. or earlierComprehensive Final Exam by 4:00 PM Thur., July 30, 1998.
Grades on late exams and quizzes will be lowered 1% a week.
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Unit 1 |
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Introduction |
Introduction |
1,2 |
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Europe |
Ch. 1 |
3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Russia |
Ch. 2 |
7, 8 |
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North America |
Ch. 3 |
9, 10, 11 |
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Unit 2 |
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Middle America |
Ch. 4 |
14 |
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South America |
Ch. 5 |
15, 16 |
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N. Africa & S. W. Asia |
Ch. 6 |
17, 18 |
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Sub-Saharan Africa |
Ch. 7 |
19, 20 |
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Unit 3 |
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South Asia |
Ch. 8 |
21 |
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East Asia |
Ch. 9 |
22, 23, 24, 25 |
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Australia & New Zealand |
Ch. 11 |
13 (second half) |
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Southeast Asia |
Ch. 10 |
25, 26, 13 (first half) |
Atlas Paper (GEG 101-050 ONLY)
Information on the Atlas Paper can be found below and in Appendix G
Internet Assignments (GEG 101-059 ONLY)
Grading
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Map Quizzes |
10 @ 10 each |
100 |
10 of 11 counted |
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Unit Exams |
2 @ 100 each |
200 |
2 of 3 counted |
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Final Exam |
1 @ 100 |
100 |
Comprehensive |
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Paper or Internet |
50 |
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TOTAL |
450 |
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WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
ASSESSMENT & TESTING CENTER
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067
847/925-6541
MON TUES. WED THURS. Office 8:30 AM-8:00 8:30 8:30 8:30 Hours PM AM-8:00 PM AM-8:00 PM AM-8:00 PM 9:00 AM Walk-ins Group Exams Walk-ins Group between between between Exams 9AM-7PM 9AM-7PM 9AM-7PM between 9AM-Noon 10:00 AM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Group 11:00 AM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Group 12 NOON Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins between Noon-7PM 1:00 PM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins 2:00 PM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins 3:00 PM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins 4:00 PM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins 5:00 PM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins 6:00 PM Walk-ins Group Walk-ins Walk-ins 7:00 PM Last test Last test Last test Last test
The periods identified above as GROUP EXAMS are reserved for timed tests that are done in groups. All group tests require an appointment and/or pre-registration. (A complete listing of group tests by month can be found on the reverse side of this sheet.) Please note that telecourse tests, constitution tests, career/vocational tests, and proficiency exams CANNOT be accommodated during the GROUP EXAM periods or during the week of Final Registration, Aug. 17 - 22. However, if student wants to come in on a group time, they may call the office to see if it is possible.
The only exception applies to continuing and part-time students wanting to take assessment tests for math, reading and/or writing. They may walk-in any time during center hours. Plan on an approximate time per test of 1 hour. Calculators are not allowed.
* The Harper College campus is closed on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer beginning June 12 thru August 14 unless specifically noted.
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO TEST
DATE EVENT TIME ROOM
June
1 New Full-Time Assessment 4:25PM J-143
4 Summer Final Registration Assess 12:OO-8:00 PM I-205
6 " " " " 8:30-12:00 PM I-205
8 Classes Begin - New FT Assessment 8:25 &12:55PM J143
13 ACT 8:00 AM J143
15 New Full-Time Assessment 8:25AM&12:55PM J143
15 GED 5:30PM A Cafeteria
16 Nursing 1:00PM A-148
17 GED 5:30PM A Cafeteria
22 New Full-Time Assessment 8:25AM&12:55PM J-143
23 CLEP 9:00AM A-148
27 Medical Office Assistant 8:30AM D-233
29 New Full-Time Assessment 8:25AM &12:55PM J-143
July
9 Nursing 8:30AM A-148
13 Full-Time Assessment 8:25AM &12:55PM J-143
14 CLEP 9:00AM A-148
14 DHY 3:00PM A-148
20 New Full-Time Assessment 8:25AM &12:55PM J-143
27 New Full-Time Assessment 8:25AM &12:55PM J-143
27 GED 5:30PM A Cafeteria
29 GED 5:30PM A Cafeteria
Aug
3 New Full-Time Assessment 12:55 &4:25PM J-143
4 CLEP 9:00AM A-148
6 ACT Residual 8:30AM A-148
10 New Full Time Assessment 12:55 & 4:25PM J-143
11 Nursing 8:30AM A-148
17 New Full-Time Assessment 12:55 &4:25PM J-143
19 Final Registration
20 Final Registration
22 Final Registration
All group testing is done by appointment only. For more information, contact the Assessment and Testing Center, Building A, Room 148, 847/925-6541 for more information.
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http://ourtown.sunrem.com/ourtown/travel_planner/metric.html
http://www.mcgees.com/kitchen/metric.htm
http://www.fmsmpc.com/conversions.html
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The Christian Science Monitor is an excellent international daily (5 days a week) newspaper. It is NOT a religious newspaper, although it is published by the Christian Science Church and they do include one prayer in each issue.
A subscription to the Christian Science Monitor is OPTIONAL. You do not have to subscribe. The paper is also found in most public libraries and the Harper Learning Resource Center.
The Christian Science Monitor cam be found on-line at http://www.csmonitor.com/ . If you wish to subscribe at the half-price student rate fill out the form below and return it to your instructor at:
Mark Healy
Business and Social Science Division
William Rainey Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
or hand it in to the secretaries in the Business and Social Science Division Office in J-249.
The Christian Science Monitor will be mailed to the address that you put on the form. Do not send any money to your instructor. The Christian Science Monitor will bill you directly.
____________________________________________________________________
First Name (please print) Last Name
____________________________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address (this is where the paper will be mailed)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
City State ZIP
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The major problem with telecourses is that they provide for very little interaction between the students and the instructor and no interaction among the students themselves. GEG 101-059 has two tools to overcome this important problem. One is e-mail where you can discuss class issues one-on-one with the instructor or with each other. The other is the GEG 101 Forum (http://www.harpercollege.edu/geg101/wbbs) where students, guided by the instructor, can have class discussions of geographic issues.
The GEG 101 Forum is an interactive web page where we will discuss international news and other issues of geographical interest. It is expected that students will be responding to the comments of other students. The instructor will select the topic and respond when appropriate. If we follow some simple instructions and rules it should be relatively easy to use.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. To get to the Forum page go to our class web page (http://user.mc.net/~mhealy/geg101t/index/index.htm) and click on GEG 101 FORUM. Or you may go directly to the forum at: http://www.harpercollege.edu/geg101/wbbs .
2. The forum page is password protected. For the username and password contact your instructor.
3. Near the top of the forum page will be the topics of the original messages posted by the instructor (and later students) and a list of students who have replied (Replies are preceded by "Re:").
4. Click on the topic of the original message appearing in blue to read what your instructor has posted.
5. Following this original message will be a list of "follow-up" messages by students appearing in blue print. If you wish to read these simply click on the topic in blue which precedes the student's name.
6. To submit your own follow-up message click on the topic of the original message (the one posted by the instructor) to which you wish to respond. Enter your name in the appropriate box. Entering your e-mail address is optional. You will see a copy of the original message in the box below your name. Highlight and delete this original message, if you wish, and then type your message in the space provided and click the button [Submit Follow-up]
7. To see your "follow-up" message, first go to the original forum page with the list of messages. To do this click on [GEG101 forum] which will be below your follow-up message. Most likely your follow-up message will not be there. This is because your computer (browser) is still using the original page. To see if your follow-up message has been added click on your browser's reload (for Netscape and Mosaic) or refresh (for Microsoft Internet Explorer) button.
8. Remember the "BACK" button available on your web browser. Each message on the Forum is a web page. You can use your web browser buttons to help you navigate through them.
GEG 101 FORUM RULES
This may be the first time you have used such a message board. These rules will help it work well:
1. At first only the instructor can post a NEW (original) message. Students with an interesting topic should e-mail it to the instructor. Later, after a little practice, students can post the original messages.
2. At first students can only post "FOLLOW-UP" messages. Always return to the original message posted by the instructor before posting a follow-up. In other words: do not post a follow-up to a follow-up. This will make it easier for infrequent users to catch up on all the messages and follow-ups. (This will make more sense once you get on the forum page and try it for awhile.) Later, we will allow "follow-ups" to a "follow-up".
3. When reading the posted messages click on message title. A list of all follow-up messages posted by students appears after the original message. I suggest that you read these in order of the dates posted, starting with the oldest message. Don't forget the "BACK" button.
4. Students will be graded on "class participation", i.e. how often you post messages and the general quality of those messages. A total of 25 points will be given for forum participation. At least one message a week is expected for full credit.
5. All messages should attempt to apply the ideas, concepts, and vocabulary from the course videos and textbook. Your instructor will be very happy if you write something like " ... according to the author of our textbook the centrifugal forces in India are not great enough to lead to the balkanization of the region." (You'll sound like a nerd, but you'll learn more geography.)
6. Messages may be removed periodically from the forum so that it does not get too cluttered. I will warn all students via e-mail which messages are being removed and when. Be sure to read all messages before they are removed.
7. The Forum will be used primarily to discuss geographic issues and international news. If you have a question on any other aspect of the class please use e-mail to notify the instructor. But, if there is a class issue requiring student input it may be posted by the instructor.
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Style Sheet
Sample References
Atlas Checklist
(to be turned in with paper)
Grading Sheet (to be
turned in with paper)
Approved Paper
Topics
Sample
Paper 1
Sample Paper
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Sample Paper 3
- Include your NAME and the COURSE
- Include the NAME of the assignment
- You must state REALM, REGION, and (if appropriate) LOCATION.
- Include a TITLE
- List, and highlight (boldface or underline)
VOCABULARY
- Give bibliographic information.
- Attach your OUTLINE , ATLAS CHECKLIST, and GRADING SHEET to
your first draft. Please write your outline before writing
the paper to assure it is well organized and thoroughly thought
through.
- When submitting rewrites include the graded paper and grading
sheet.
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Mark Healy GEG 101-050
TITLE: The Rift Valleys of East Africa
REALM: Sub-Saharan Africa
REGION: East Africa
VOCABULARY and CONCEPTS USED:
rift valley
nomadism
periodic market
GDP per capita
life expectancy
urbanization
primary activities
TYPE the body of the assignment. Be sure to underline or highlight all vocabulary and concept words used. See explanation of the Atlas Paper in the syllabus.
REFERENCES (See "Sample references" below)
OUTLINE
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ATLASES AND ALMANACS[List in alphabetical order by the atlas title. Underline title, followed by a period, Editor. Place, Publisher, date Indent second line.] Goode's World Atlas. 19th edition. Espenshade, Edward B. Jr., editor. Chicago, Rand McNally. 1995
de Blij, Harm J., Geography Realms, Regions, and Concepts, 8th edition. New York, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1997
PERIODICALS
Clark, Miles. "A Russian Voyage." National Geographic 185 : 6 (June 1994). pp. 114-138
Press, Robert M. "Rebel Gains and French Safe Zone Complicate Rwanda War." Christian Science Monitor, 86 : 155 (July 6, 1994). p. 1.
OTHER
Atlas Checklist GEG 101 -- World Regional Geography
A T L A S C H E C K L I S T Name: __________________________
1. Did you read the explanation of the assignment in the syllabus? YES NO2. Did you read it a second time? YES NO
3. Does your paper have at least one map? YES NO
4. Did you use the map or maps to explain important points? YES NO
5. Did you discuss all maps in your paper? YES NO
6. Did you tell the reader when to look at the maps? YES NO
7. Did you do all maps in black and white so it can be Xeroxed? YES NO
8. Did you follow the "Style Sheet" closely? YES NO
Did you?Type your paper YES NO
Double Space? YES NO
Staple? YES NO9. Did you include:
Your name and "GEG 101"? YES NO
The name of the ASSIGNMENT? YES NO
The correct REALM (according to the textbook)? YES NO
The correct REGION (according to the textbook)? YES NO
A LOCATION (if appropriate)? YES NO
LIST OF VOCABULARY USED? YES NO
Did you highlight these vocabulary words in the paper? YES NO\
REFERENCES used? YES NO10. Did you put your REFERENCES in the proper form? YES NO
11. Did you include the Style Sheet headings on the first page? YES NO
12. Did you put a title on your paper? YES NO
13. Did you outline your paper BEFORE writing it? YES NO
14. Did you attach your outline to the back of your paper? YES NO
15. Did you include some of the major topics or concepts from the videos, textbook, or this study guide? YES NO
16. Did you use your own words or properly use quotation marks? YES NO
(DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!)17. Is your paper ready to be copied and distributed to your classmates? YES NO
18. Did you proofread your paper before handing it in? YES NO
19. Did you proofread it again? YES NO
20. Did you read it ALOUD to yourself? YES NO
21. Did you have a friend read it before making final corrections? YES NO
Friend's signature: ____________________22. Did you use appropriately dated sources (up-to-date)? YES NO
23. Did you use several sources? (At least 3?) YES NO
24. Did you focus on broad issues rather than just current events? YES NO
25. Did you ask the reference librarians for help? YES NO
26. Did you look at the vocabulary list in the appropriate chapters of the textbook to see if they could be included in your VOCABULARY list? YES NO
27. Did you look up the definitions of your vocabulary words to be sure that you use them correctly? YES NO
28. Did you use the appendix of the textbook or PC Globe to get data for your paper?
YES NO
29. If you used numerical data (like total land area) did you explain the data by giving comparisons that the reader would better understand (like "similar in size to Illinois" or "this is rather high or low")? YES NO
30. Did you answer all of these questions truthfully and attach them to the back of your paper? YES NO
Students Name: _____________________
Topic:______________________________
PROPER FORMAT (5 points possible)
following style sheet
proper headings
references
title
_________out of 5
PROOFREADING/SPELLING/ SENTENCE FRAGMENTS / ETC. (5 points possible)
________out of 5
MAPS ( 10 points possible)
quality of maps
how incorporated into paper
usefulness of maps
______out of 10
OUTLINE/ORGANIZATION OF PAPER (10 points possible)
__________out of 10
USE OF CLASS CONCEPTS AND VOCABULARY (10 points possible)
__________out of 10
QUALITY OF THE CONTENT (10 points possible)
geographical?
facts/data
appropriateness
quantity/quality
analysis
_________out of 10
TOTAL ___________OUT OF 50
Here are the approved Atlas Paper topics. You must choose one of these or if you wish to select one of your own it must be approved by the instructor.
Europe
Conflict in: .................*
Region: ....(select one)**......
Where people live/why?
The European Union
Von Thunen's Isolated State
Bosnian War
Colonial Empire of: ......***
Russia
Conflict in: .................*
Region: ....(select one).......**
Where people live/why?
Russia's Political Structure
Industrial Regions
Growth of the Russian Empire
Nagorno-Karabakh
North America
Conflict in: .................*
Region: ....(select one).......**
Where people live/why?
Quebec
N.A.F.T.A.
Major rivers
Devolution in Hawaii
Middle America
Conflict in: .................*
Region: ....(select one).......**
Where people live/why?
Measures of Development
Effects of Conquest
Europeans in the Caribbean
Mexico City
Africans in Middle America
Rimland/Mainland
NAFTA
Altitudinal Zonation
Chiapas Uprising
South America
Conflict in: .................*
Region: ....(select one).......**
Where people live/why?
Measures of Development
The Amazon
Urbanization
Cocaine
Culture Area:...........****
Deforestation
Major Rivers
N. Africa & SW Asia
Conflict in: ............*
Region: ....(select one).....**
Where people live/why?
The Kurds
Marsh Shiites
British colonies
French colonies
Italian colonies
Israeli-Palestinian peace?
Political problems in Algeria
The Nile
Nomadism
Measures of development
Monarchies
Aral Sea
Why include Turkestan?
Oil: Where/Effects?
Islam
Formation of Israel
Sunni/Shiite
Islamic Fundamentalism
Sub-Saharan Africa
Conflict in: ............*
shifting cultivation
Where people live/why?
Unique physical geog.
major rivers
Region: ....(select one).....**
Nomadism
British colonies
French colonies
Portuguese colonies
Measures of development
mining
South Asia
Conflict in: ...............*
Region: ....(select one).....**
Where people live/why?
Measures of Development
The Partition
Effects of Colonization
Major Rivers
The Himalayas
Monsoons
Hinduism
Cultural Diversity in India
East Asia
Conflict in: ...............*
Region: ....(select one).....**
Where people live/why?
Cultural Minorities|
North Korea
3 Physical Regions
Economic Liberalization
Measures of Development
Hong Kong
Macao
Cultural Revolution
Mao Zedong
Tibet Major
Rivers
Land of Contradictions
Taiwan
Guangdong/Shenzhen
Meiji Restoration
Japan's Colonial Empire
Australia and New Zealand
Conflict in: ................*
Region: ....(select one).....**
Where people live/why?
Physical Geography
Aborigines
New Zealand
The Maori Issue
Southeast Asia
Conflict in: ...............*
Region: ....(select one).....**
Where people live/why?
Measures of Development
Major Rivers
Economic Change
Effects of Colonization
The Golden Triangle
The Vietnam War
French Colonization
British Colonization
Dutch Colonization
Spanish Colonization
The US in SE Asia
Chinese in SE Asia
Buddhism
** Select ONE of the regions of the realm and discuss the physical, economic, cultural, and historical characteristics that identify this as a separate region
*** Select ONE European country and discuss it colonial empire
Sample Atlas Paper (GEG 101-050 ONLY )