PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY GEOG 1103 SPRING 2016
CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS
ANOKA RAMSEY COLLEGE
INSTRUCTOR: JEFF L. KNAPP
OFFICE: LOWER FACULTY SUITE F115OFFICE HOURS: 1 HOUR BEFORE CLASS
PHONE: NONEE-MAIL:
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To develop an understanding of the physical world from a variety of geographic perspectives. This will be accomplished through class discussions, hands-on activities and class readings. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic geographic relationships and concepts which form the basis of the field of Physical Geography.
CLASS OUTLINE: (EXERCISES ARE DONE DURING THE LAST HOUR OF THURSDAY CLASS)
READINGS / TUESDAY - TOPIC / THURSDAY - ACTIVITY / QUIZJAN 12 / PROLOGUE, 1 & APPENDIX 1 / -WHAT IS PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY?
-MAPS AND MAPPING DATA / EXERCISE: LOCATING POINTS
ON THE EARTH
29 / (READ 7) / -GLOBAL CLIMATES / EXERCISE: CLIMATES AND
CLIMOGRAPHS
26 / (READ 8, 9) / -GL0BAL ECOSYSTEMS / EXERCISE: NATURAL
VEGETATION
FEB 2 / (READ 10) / -GLOBAL SOILS / EXERCISE: SOILS
QUIZ 1
9 / (READ 11) / -EARTH MATERIALS / EXERCISE: ROCKS AND EARTH
MATERIALS
16 / (READ 12) / -LITHOSPHERE AND PLATE TECTONICS TECTONIC LANDFORMS / EXERCISE: PLATE TECTONICS –
TECTONIC LANDFORMS
TOPO ACTIVITY DUE - QUIZ 2
23 / (READ 13) / -WEATHERING AND MASS WASTING / EXERCISE: WEATHERING AND
MASS WASTING
MAR 1 /
(READ 14)
/ -FRESH WATER OF CONTINENTS / EXERCISE: WATERSHEDS8 /
SPRING BREAK
/ SPRING BREAK / SPRING BREAK15 /
(READ 15)
/ -LANDFORMS MADE BY RUNNING WATER / EXERCISE: RIVER FEATURESQUIZ 3
22 / (READ 12) / -LANDFORMS AND ROCK STRUCTURES / EXERCISE: ROCK LANDFORMS
29 / (READ 16) / -LANDFORMS MADE BY WIND AND WAVES / EXERCISE: WINDLANDFORMS
PHYSIO ACTIVITY DUE - QUIZ 4
APR 5 / (READ 17) / -GLACIAL LANDFORMS AND THE ICE AGE / EXERCISE: MINNESOTA’S
GLACIAL LANDSCAPES
12 / (READ 2 & 3) /
-EARTHS GLOBAL ENERGY AIR TEMPERATURE
/ EXERCISE: ADIABATIC PROCESSQUIZ 5
19 / (READ 4 & 5)
NO THURSDAY / -ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE
-WINDS AND GLOBAL CIRCULATION / EXERCISE: WORLD DISTRIBUTION
OF WINDS AND PRECIPITATION
26 / (READ 6) / -WEATHER SYSTEMS / EXERCISE: WEATHER MAPS
MAY 3 / STUDENT PROJECTS (3&4)
DUE TUESDAY START OF CLASS / WRAP-UP
NOTHING TO PRINT QUIZ 6
10 / TUESDAY ONLY / COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
OPEN BOOK / FINAL EXAMINATION
TUESDAY ONLY
ACCESS TO MATERIALS - A summary of requirements, materials to print out and a first day of class overview is on the web site:
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
There are several basic elements to the class. These include:
-Readings from a text
-Lectures about concepts related to Physical Geography
-Visual materials including slides, videos and hands on data
-Exercises related to the text and lecture materials
-Quizzes over the materials in the text and lectures
-Internet research
-Map work
-Completion of a project that apply numerous aspects of course work
-Project requirements include submitting an electronic version
-Project requirements are on the WEBSITE
-Final examination is OPEN BOOK comprehensive applying all materials
EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING
6) QUIZZES @ 50 PTS EA300
15) WEEKLY EXERCISES @ 10 PTS150
4) STUDENT PROJECTS @ 50 PTS EA200
1) FINAL EXAMINATION @ 50 PTS 50
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE700
GRADING BASED ON:92%=A86%=B78%=C70%=D
(GRADES MAY BE LOWERED DEPENDING ON CLASS AVERAGE)
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
-You are expected to attend each class. You may not pass if you miss more than two class weeks.
-Materials not in your text are presented each week
-You need to print out the materials indicated from the WEBSITE
-Activities will be completed during class time
-Exercises and quizzes picked up late, turned in late, or taken late will earn fewer points
-If a snow day is declared by the school, any quiz scheduled will be given the next class
-If a snow day is declared by the school, any quiz already scheduled will be on the date scheduled
-Students, for good cause, will be able to turn in work or take quizzes late. (I determine good cause)
-You are expected to notify me by e-mail if you miss a class. I can in-turn relay instructions.
-Notify me before missing class if possible
-My e-mail is listed under the faculty directory….use it.
-Put Physical Geography in the “Subject Bar”
Any and all materials produced by students in this class may be made available for other students and the public to view
Academic Honesty Standards, Student’s Right to Know Policies and Access/Accommodation policies are established by the college and are adhered to in this class. If you have specific questions, please refer the appropriate office, booklet or see me for further information. This syllabus does not negate official written policies set forth by the college.