GEOG-103 - Weather & Climate - Dr. Vincent Devlahovich
| Course: | Weather & Climate |
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| Professor: | Dr. Vincent Devlahovich |
| Email: | vincent.devlahovich@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
I am Dr. Devlahovich, usually referred to as Dr. D, to make it easier to remember. I have been teaching at College of the Canyons since 2007 and am Emeritus Professor of Earth Science. I am happy to welcome you too my 100% online course for Spring semester 2024. This class, like most, will be delivered to you on your Canvas course management system which you can access starting on Monday February 5, 2024 at 6 am. Canvas can be accessed from the canyons.edu homepage by clicking the icon at the top of the page.
Course Description
This course is a 100% online introduction to Meteorology. It is a 3.0 unit UC and CSU transferable course. It introduces the mechanics and processes of the atmosphere, including general and severe weather, weather forecasting, climates, and the complex natural and human influences on global climate change. May include field work and field trips.
What to Expect in this Course
Summary of Course Procedure
Each week you will be required to complete the following tasks: • Read the assigned chapters in your textbook.
• Review the corresponding PowerPoint presentations.
• Complete one quiz for each chapter as many times as necessary to master the content in the question. Save these quizzes for study later. These quizzes constitute your study guide for the tests. These quizzes cut-off each Saturday night at 11:59 pm.
• Post an online research response for each chapter via the Canvas discussion board. These research responses must be at least 200 words in length and include at least two source citations. The source citations are separate from the word count, which means that they are not counted in the word count. Additionally, you must respond to at least two other students’ research responses for each chapter for full credit. The responses to other students must be at least 100 words in length each and do NOT have to include citations. These responses must be completed on each Friday morning at 6 am each week. Note that URLs are source citations, I highly recommend using APA style for your citations.
• Take your tests at the scheduled times (see your syllabus).
Types of Assessments
Assessments include online exams and quizzes with multiple choice questions as well as required discussion board research and posts written and submitted by you. These must be completed at the times listed in your syllabus.
Textbook Information
Required Text book: The Atmosphere Lutgens,Tarbuck & Herman 14th edition, Pearson.
Be sure to secure this textbook by the first day of class, February 5, 2024. It is available in the campus bookstore as well as in all the usual places you find textbooks.
Other Relevant Course Information
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s)
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Examine the influences of the Earth/Sun relationship on weather and climate.
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Compare, contrast, and analyze interactions among Earth's atmosphere, other Earth systems,
global climates, and the effects of humans on the natural environment.
Grading & Class Procedures: You are required to read the assigned chapters and study the corresponding PowerPoints first each week. Then you must take the corresponding chapter quizzes by each Saturday night at 11:59 pm multiple times to prepare you for the three tests. You must complete the chapter discussion board assignments each week and submit your research response as well as two responses to other students posts by each Friday morning at 6 am. All exams are required to pass the class and will not be rescheduled without a documentable emergency of the most severe nature. The exams cover material from the textbook. Your students guide are your quizzes because all the test questions come from these quizzes.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
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