GEOG 1200 12613- Bambrick Banks PDF

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Saint Mary’s University Department of Geography GEOG 1200.1A People, Place, and Environment Fall 2018 INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Jillian Bambrick Banks Office: Burke 313 Tel: 902-420-5142 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (or by appointment) Class Time & Location: Monday & Wednesday, 2:30- 3:45 pm, Burke Theatre B

COURSE DETAILS Calendar Description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis. Format: Most classes will consist of lecture, occasionally with student participation, group exercises, and videos. Students are expected to take notes in preparation for forthcoming tests and fully participate in class activities. Textbook: T. Foresman and A. Strahler. 2012. Visualizing Physical Geography 2nd edition (Hoboken NJ: Wiley). The textbook is available in the campus bookstore. Other Materials: Occasionally you may be asked to review materials beyond the textbook in preparation for class. These materials, along with our weekly lectures, will be posted on the GEOG 1200 Brightspace Page. To access Brightspace, go to https://smu.brightspace.com/ and login. Learning Outcomes: • Gain an appreciation for the natural processes and relationships that operate within and between environments • Understand the basic principles and terminology of these natural processes that shape Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere • Gain an appreciation and understanding of human-environment interactions • Understand how humans impact, and are impacted by, the natural environment

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COURSE ASSESSMENT Component

Grade Weight

Date

Participation & Exercises (lowest grade dropped) Film Worksheets (lowest grade dropped) Research Assignment Midterm Exam Final Exam

15%

Throughout Semester

10%

Throughout Semester

15% 25% 35%

Due: Monday, December 3 Monday, October 22 Assigned by Registrar’s Office

Final letter grades are assigned according to the Undergraduate Rating, Grades and Grade Points table: A+ 90-100 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D 50-59 A 85-89 B 73-76 C 63-66 F...