GEOGRPH 101 - Physical Geography lecture and lab - Mary Bates
| Course: | Physical Geography lecture and lab |
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| Professor: | Mary Bates |
| Email: | mary.bates@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Hi. I'm Mary, your Geography professor.
This is a Geography (not Geology) science lecture and lab class - 2 classes rolled into one - that will help you recognize and enjoy the physical natural world around you. The lecture portion is online, and lab portion will meet on Zoom about 3 hours per week, depending on the course section you choose (T/TH 9:30-10:50am or Wed evening 6:30-9:30pm).
You will not have to purchase a textbook, but you will have to devote at least 10-12 hours per week on this class. When this class is taught in the classroom, it would be a 3 hrs/wk in the class for lecture AND 3 hrs/wk in the class for lab - plus homework hours. This semester, since the lecture portion is online and the lab portion is live on Zoom, you still have to devote the same time, maybe more, since you'll have to watch the videos and study what I prepare for you on your own.
Course Description
LECTURE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this class, you will be able to…
… demonstrate basic cartographic skills of map reading, interpretation, construction, and analysis (latitude, longitude and time zones).
… distinguish between different lithologic (landforms and landscapes), atmospheric (weather and seasons) and hydrologic patterns (ocean currents, etc) and the processes that modify them.
LAB STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this class, you will be able to…
… analyze & interpret types of maps, graphs, and tables depicting topographic, meteorological, climatic and other data.
… collect, interpret, and present data obtained during field study, from aerial photographs, and or from the Internet.
What to Expect in this Course
Basic required technical and personal study skills needed:
- Basic computer literacy, including skills in Internet navigation and basic document creation.
- Reliable, consistent Internet access such as Firefox, Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, etc.).
- There is a student Canvas app, but it is not as complete as a computer version.
- You need to create a free Zoom account for synchronous office hours. (https://zoom.us)
- Access to word processing required, such as Microsoft Word or Google docs, etc…
- You will need either a printer (ideally) or knowledge of editing a pdf in order to submit exercises.
- You will need either a scanner or a free scanning app on your phone (Genius Scan is one example).
- Online courses require more time and effort than traditional, on-ground offerings. You are expected to handle a substantial workload in this time. Plan on this course taking at least 10-12 hours/week of your time. There is a considerable amount of reading and interactive activities online.
- Students who do well in online courses tend to share the following qualities:
- They are very self-motivated, consistently meet deadlines ahead of time, to bypass any tech issues.
- They do not take shortcuts by googling questions without reading the material presented by professors.
- They are strong, critical readers and communicate clearly and effectively.
- They often communicate with the professor, via inbox messaging, or through Zoom office hours.
- They have strong time management skills.
- They do not plagiarize or cheat.
- They know the core rules of Netiquette and how to communicate respectfully online. Check out: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html You as students, and I as your instructor, are all responsible for creating a safe and respectful learning environment in our class, by being mindful of diverse opinions and beliefs from a variety of lifestyles, backgrounds, and experiences.
Types of Assessments
You will be graded on weekly lecture and lab exercises, discussion boards for lecture, Zoom classes for lab, quizzes for both lecture and lab.
Textbook Information
I'll provide all you'll need. No textbook necessary for purchase.
Other Relevant Course Information
Be willing to message me with questions or meet me one-on-one on Zoom any time for help. I am here to help you, especially when some material is best taught with me showing you on Zoom.
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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Last updated: 05/26/2021 Sub#: 44