COURSE: GEO 103, CRN 31201, 31206 INSTRUCTOR: Kelli L.

Jones TIME FRAME: Fall 2011, August 22, 2011 December 10, 2011

A. Instructor Contact & Communications

Classroom Location: Email Address (YC only): Office Location: Office Hours: (if applicable) Web Site Address: (if available) 3-271

kjones11@instructor.yc.edu
3-271 10:30-11:00 a.m. M/W 5:00-5:30 p.m. T N/A

B. General Course Information

Credit Hours: Course Description: Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Course Purpose: 4.0 A geographic introduction to the physical processes and landforms of the earth. Reading Proficiency Outline the basic concepts of physical geographic study

C. Course Content & Learning Outcomes 1. Physical geography tools and terminology 2. Earth's origins and energy systems 3. Atmospheric systems and weather 4. Climates and biomes 5. Earth history and geomorphology of landforms 6. Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanism 7. Fluvial, marine, glacial and Aeolian landform processes 8. Human-environment interactions and environmental change 1. Employ tools of a geographer to test physical geography concepts. 2. Diagram earth's energy and atmospheric systems, and summarize ocean-atmosphere interactions. 3. Relate atmospheric processes, temperature patterns and moisture to weather and atmospheric disturbances.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes:

4. Classify climate zones and biomes and discuss climate anomalies. 5. Use scientific theories to investigate earth's history, structure and surface landforms. 6. Describe the impact of fluvial, Aeolian, marine and glacial processes on landforms. 7. Synthesize geographic theories and recent research on human-environment interactions.
Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.

Assessment Measures

Grading (credit) criteria:

Class Labs, 200 pts Two 750 word essays, 100 pts each

McKnight's Physical Geography (LAB MANUAL) Author: Hess Edition: 10th ISBN: 9780321678362 D. Textbooks, software, supplies, equipment and/or tools
Required $65.00 new

McKnight's Physical Geography (w/Access)

Author: Hess Edition: 10th ISBN: 9780321677341

Optional $155.00 new (older editions acceptable)

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Nov. 11, 2011 (F)- Veterans Day Nov. 23 - 25, 2011(W-F)- Thanksgiving

Important Dates Fall 2011: Instruction Begins August 22, 2011 (M)

Last Day to Add/Drop Regular Class August 21, 2011 (Su) Last Day for 100% Refund August 21, 2011 (Su) Last Day for 50% Refund- August 28, 2011
Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawals (No Refunds) October 16, 2011 (Su)

Last Day of Classes December 10, 2011 (Sa)

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CLASS SCHEDULE Week 1 (Aug. 22)- Introductions, Student Survey, Class Syllabus, What is Geography? Week 2 (Aug. 29)- Tools of a Geographer (Ch.1) ~ Labs 1,2,4, & 5 Week 3 (Sept. 5)- Portraying Earth (Ch. 2) ~ Labs 6,7, & 24 Week 4 (Sept. 12)- Atmospheric Systems and Interactions (Ch. 3, 4) ~ Labs 9, 10, & 11 Week 5 (Sept. 19)- Atmospheric Processes (Ch. 5, 6) ~ Labs 12, 14, 25, 26, & 28 Week 6 (Sept. 26)- Weather and Atmospheric Disturbances (Ch. 7, 9) ~ Labs 16, 17, 18, & 20 Week 7 (Oct. 3)- Climate & Climate Change (Ch. 8, 10) ~Labs 21, 22, & 23 Week 8 (Oct. 10)- Midterm Essay, 750 Word Essay- Physical Geography Week 2-7 Topic(s) Week 9 (Oct. 17)- Earths Geographic History and Land Surfaces (Ch. 13) ~ Labs 29 & 30 Week 10 (Oct. 24)- Earths Structure and Internal Processes (Ch. 14) ~ Labs 31, 32, 33, & 34 Week 11 (Oct. 31)- Fluvial Processes and Impact on Landforms (Ch. 16) ~ Labs 36, 37, 38, 39, & 40 Week 12 (Nov. 7)- Aeolian Processes and Impact on Landforms (Ch. 15, 17) ~ Labs 35 & 41 Week 13 (Nov. 14)- Marine & Glacial Processes and Impact on Landforms (Ch. 19, 20) ~ Labs 42, 43, & 46 Week 14 (Nov. 21)- GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK- The Adventure in Your Community Week 15 (Nov. 28)- Human Environment Interactions/Environmental Change Week 16 (Dec. 5)- Final Essay, 750 Word Essay- Physical Geography Week 9-15 Topic(s) NOTE: Class Schedule is a general guideline and subject to change at the discretion of instructor Midterm Essay Based on the topics discussed in Weeks 2 7, write a 750 word essay related to the Earths atmosphere or hydrosphere. Take something that interested you during these weeks and research more than was discussed in class. Paper should be typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced. A separate Chicago style reference sheet should include at least three credible sources used to research your topic. Be prepared to share your topic with the class. Examples from previous semesters: The Ozone Hole, Air Pollution in China, Santa Ana Winds & Fire, El Nino & La Nina, Ice Storms, Acid Rain, Thunder & Lightning, Tornado Alley, The Tides, Oceanic Garbage Patches, Changes in Permafrost Regions, and Coral Reefs. Final Essay Based on the topics discussed in Weeks 9 15, write a 750 word essay related to the Earths landscape, structure, or processes. Take something that interested you during these weeks and research more than was discussed in class. Make sure your essay has an element of human/environmental interactions (i.e. how humans are affected by your topic). Paper should be typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced. A separate Chicago style reference sheet should include at least three credible sources used to research your topic. Be prepared to share your topic with the class. Examples from previous semesters: Journey to the Center of the Earth, Gems & Minerals, Recent Volcanic Eruptions, Recent Earthquakes, Geothermal Energy, Caverns, Living in a Floodplain, Hydroelectric Power, Dams & Nature, and Southwestern Deserts.