WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
GEO 111
Monday-Thursday 6:00-8:15 pm Summer 2018
Dr. Catherine E. Doenges (pronounced den-jess)
Telephone: (203) 259-8082
Email:
Office Hours: Before/after class and by appointment
Description
The purpose of this course is to assist students in learning key geographic concepts, and to make sense of our complex and rapidly changing world. The hope is to provide students with a framework to become effective problem solvers and productive citizens of the 21st century.
Course Goals and Student Outcomes
- To introduce students to some of the modern world’s major geographic regions—investigating their human and physical characteristics, their assets and liabilities, and their past and possible futures.
- To increase appreciation for what geography is a unique discipline which links human societies and their natural environments. Concepts and theories fundamental to the discipline will be illustrated.
- To give students the ability to critically examine factors that make one geographic place different from another and to understand why these differences exist.
- To identify and critically examine current geographic changes and trends as we move toward an increasingly globally connected world.
Text
- Nijman, Jan, Peter O. Muller, and H.J. de Blij. The World Today. 7th edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2016. ISBN 978-1-119-23648-1
Strongly Recommended
- Any daily news program
- Enthusiasm about the larger world around you
Your final grade will be determined upon the following percentages:
Exam I 25 %
Exam II 25 %
Exam III 25 %
Map Quizzes (6)25 %
100 % (participation, homework assignments, and attendance will
influence final grade)
Methods of Evaluation
Letter Grade/Percentage Range:
A+ / 97 and above / A / 93-96.9 / A- / 90-92.9B+ / 87-89.9 / B / 83-86.9 / B- / 80-82.9
C+ / 77-79.9 / C / 73-76.9 / C- / 70-72.9
D+ / 67-69.9 / D / 63-66.9 / D- / 60-62.9
F / 0-59.9
Thoughtful class Participation will also help determine your final grade. While attendance is not mandatory, it will help. Active class participation is essential in a discussion-driven course. Plus, students who attend class regularly tend to perform better on assignments and exams. Attendance will be taken every class meeting.
There will be no term papers. However, extra credit “homework assignments” will be accepted. Refer to the handout “Essay Question Assignments.”
Important Information
- You are expected to read all assigned chapters prior to each class meeting.
- You are also responsible for any missed material, quizzes, or assignments due to absence.
- If you are unable to attend a scheduled quiz or exam, you must contact Prof. Doenges prior to the quiz/exam.
- No cell phones or texting in class.
- You may bring food and beverages into class, but please leave no garbage behind.
- This course adheres to all policies included in the NCC Catalog and Student Handbook. Students requesting classroom accommodations should work with Fran Appel, Ph.D. (West Campus Room 209, phone 203- 857-7192 and Prof. Doenges
World Regional Geography
Dr. Catherine E. Doenges
Summer 2018
Outline and Assignments
May 30Introduction
May 31Principles of Geography
Skim Introduction Part 1 and 2
June 4Europe
Read Chapter 1 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for Europe due
June 5Russia
Read Chapter 2 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for Russia due
Europe Map Quiz
June 6United States and Canada
Read Chapter 3 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for the United States and Canada due
United States Map Quiz
June 7Summary and Review for the Exam
June 11EXAM I
June 12Middle America
Read Chapter 4 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for Middle America due
North and South America Map Quiz
June 13South America
Read Chapter 5 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for South America due
June 14Sub-Saharan Africa
Read Chapter 6 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for Africa due
Africa Map Quiz
June 18Summary and Review for the Exam
June 19EXAM II
June 20Southwest Asia and North Africa
Read Chapter 7 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for North Africa/Southwest Asia due
Asia Part I Map Quiz
World Regional Geography
Dr. Catherine E. Doenges
Summer 2018
Outline and Assignments
June 21South Asia
Read Chapter 8 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for South Asia due
Asia Part II Map Quiz
June 25East Asia
Read Chapter 9 A & B
Extra Credit Essay question for East Asia due
June 26Summary and Review
Make-up Map Quizzes
June 27Exam III
June 28Make up Day