Mr. Steve Hopkins; Office: T. Berry Smith Hall 404B email: shopkins@centralmethodist.edu (Preferred contact)
Office Hours: 12:15pm to 1:00pm T/T
CMU Mission Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
Course Description: 3 hours. An examination of major traditions: physical geography, historical-cultural geography and location geography.
Text: Geography; Realms Regions; and Concepts DeBlij; Muller; Nijman (Wiley 15th Edition) ISBN# 9781118093603
Objectives of the Course:
- To give the student an understanding of basic geofacts that explain how the earth changes. (MoSPE 1C1)
- To give the student an understanding of map development and working knowledge of map reading (MoSPE 1C1)
- To acquaint the student with the concept of realms and the resources within each realm. (MoSPE 1C1)
General Education Competencies Communication (articulate, multimodal)
- Students are articulate, able to speak and write clearly and effectively.
- Students are multimodal, able to interpret and express ideas through multiple modes of communication.
Curiosity (discover, analyze)
- Students can discover, explore, and seek solutions based on accumulated knowledge and current research.
- Students can analyze, evaluate, interpret, and summarize data.
Community (serve, respect)
- Students will serve others and be ethical and informed citizens.
- Students will understand and respect diversity, including other’s viewpoints, positions, and beliefs.
Assessment Measures: Grades are based on Student outcomes in the following areas:
Participation and in class Notebook (collected prior to each major exam). The Notebook is to be a chronological, organized, dated format – which will be demonstrated in class. = 80 possible. (Rubric):
70-80 points awarded for extensive notes (handwritten) and frequent insightful comments in class discussion.
35-69 points awarded for sparse/disorganized notes (handwritten) and infrequent comments in class discussion
34 points or less awarded for few or no notes or comments during in class discussion.
(Group activities are an opportunity for students to participate – these will be offered periodically during each unit – participate, contribute, collaborate!)
10 map quizzes: = 200 points – place locations and written response
Quiz #1 = 8/29/2017 Quiz #2 = 9/5/2017 Quiz #3 = 9/21/2017 Quiz #4 = 9/28/2017 Quiz #5 = 10/10/2017 Quiz #6 = 10/24/2017 Quiz #7 = 10/31/2017 Quiz #8 = 11/7/2017 Quiz #9 = 11/30/2017 Quiz #10 – part of Final Exam as assigned.
3 Unit Exams = 300 points – including objective and written response/essay
Exam #1 over Unit 1; 9/7/2017; (Intro and Chapters 1-2)
Exam #2 over Unit 2; 10/3/2017; (Chapters 3-5)
Exam #3 over Unit 3; 11/9/2017; (Chapters 6-9)
Research Project = 100 points – minimum 5/maximum 8 page Typed Regional Project turned in on or before 11/9 – NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED. Rubric: Paper Length (5-8 pages double spaced; 12 font) = 10 points; Typos; Spelling; Grammar; Format – 1” margins; page numbers lower right hand corner = 20 points; Readability; Accuracy and Insight (inclusion of a Thesis Statement and valid proofs) = 70.
Final Exam = 200 points; Objective & Maps; Cumulative – Chapters 10-12 emphasized. A review/study guide will be provided.
Letter Grade: Total points = 800 points 720-800 = A; 640-719 = B; 560-639 = C; 480-559 = D; 479 or less = F.
Attendance: Reference the CMU attendance policy in the catalog. HI 205 policy allows each student three unexcused absences. Each additional unexcused absence will subtract one letter grade from the final grade.
Disabilities Policy: Consult the Center for Learning and Teaching as well as the CMU catalog.
Exam policy: Exams are due on the scheduled due date – exceptions must be approved in ADVANCE.
Academic Conduct: Students found to have cheated on an assignment, quiz or exam will earn a zero for that assignment, and will come under auspices of the Academic Conduct Policy of CMU, and this will be reported to the office of the Provost.
Classroom Conduct: It is requested all students remove hats and dark glasses during the class time. Also, we will only postpone the due date of an assignment, test, etc., in events beyond our control – we will never make something due earlier than the dates listed. In order to succeed – we recommend the following:
- Read the book thoroughly in advance of the scheduled class time. Ask questions if a concept is unclear.
- Attend class and take notes and then Collaborate with other students to study together. Study Maps!
- Begin the project paper early and come and see the instructor for help well in advance of due dates!
- Smile and give the class your attention – body language and engagement do matter in life – you will find that together we and your peers will be on your side!
- Come and see me during office hours if you have concerns or need to make advance arrangements for absences or to get help.
- NO CELL PHONES TAKEN OUT DURING CLASS/NO TEXTING DURING CLASS.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE CLAS Fall 2017
World Geography; HI 205 A
Date Topic Readings/Assignments Due
8/22 Syllabus and Location Activity; General World Map (For Quiz on 8/29)
8/24 Intro and Chapter 1 – Foundations of World Geography
8/29 Chapter 2 Introduction – Map Quiz – (Location and short answer responses)
8/31 Chapter 2 – Research Project topic list presented and specific rubric
9/5 Completion of Chapter 2 – Map Quiz – (Location and short answer responses) and notebook organization
9/7 Unit exam (Intro – Chapters 1-2 includes Maps and Objective questions – Written response) – Notebooks due at conclusion of class.
9/12 New Map for Unit 2; Chapter 3 Introduction – Notebooks returned
9/14 Chapter 3; Research Project update – Topic selected. Group activity for Unit 2
9/19 Conclusion of Chapter 3; intro of Chapter 4; Group activity Unit 2
9/21 Map Quiz – (Location). Chapter 4 conclusion
9/23 Group Activity presentations – Map Locations updated – Ch. 5 Introduction
9/28 Map Quiz (Short answer responses) – Final Group activity presentations – Chapter 5 conclusion.
10/3 Unit Exam Chapters 3-5 Objective and Written Response; Notebooks due. Ch. 6 Map introduction.
10/5 Chapter 6 conclusion; Intro Chapter 7 (The “Arab Spring”); Evaluation written of Group presentations. Research project update.
10/10 Chapter 7 class activity – “Arab Spring” reaction writing in class; Map of “Middle East” (Location)
10/12 Ch. 7 Conclusion; Map of South Asia introduced; Ch. 8 group project assigned
10/17 Ch. 8 Introduction; Map updated; Group Project update.
10/19 Ch. 8 Conclusion; Group Project Presentations
10/24 Ch. 9 Map introduced; Ch. 9 Introduction; Group Project Presentations; Ch. 8 Map Quiz (Location)
10/26 Ch. 9 East Asia Overview. Group Project Presentations. Research Project Update. “Korean Conflict and Crisis” Reading introduced
10/31 “Korean Conflict and Crisis” Reading reaction – in class writing. Map Quiz East Asia.
11/2 Ch. 9 Conclusion – Research Project updated
11/7 Unit Test Review – Map Quiz – (Location and Written Response). Notebook organization.
11/9 Research Project Due. Unit 3 Exam – Chapters 6-9. (Objective, Map). Notebooks due.
11/14 Intro Final Unit – Chapter 10-12; Map of Austral and Pacific Realms – part I; Ch. 10 intro.
11/16 Chapter 10 – “Vietnam Experience” Reading presented; Ch. 11 Intro.
11/28 Map Review – Chapter 11 Conclusion – Written analysis “Vietnam Experience”.
11/30 Map Quiz – (Location) – Ch. 12 Intro. – “Pacific Rim” reading.
12/5 Ch. 12 Conclusion – “Polar Futures”
12/7 Final Exam Review – Final Map Exam review
12/12 Final Exam – including Map; Objective; 1:30-3:30pm