SCHEDULE of READING ASSIGMENTS and COURSE DATES
TEXTBOOK: Introduction to Geography: People, Places & Environment, 6th ed. C. T. Dahlman and W. H. Renwick; Pearson Higher Education, Boston (2014). Available as hardcover, paperback, e-text and rental. ISBN 13: 9780321843333; ISBN 10: 0321843339
INTRODUCTION LECTURE TOPICS |
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READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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I. Introduction: What is Geography? |
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I. Text: Ch. 1 |
II. Geographers' Tools |
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II. Same |
***E X A M 1 will cover Topics I and II from Chapter 1 and the power point slides*** |
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PHYSICAL GEOG LECTURE TOPICS |
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READING ASSIGNMENTS |
III. Introduction to Physical Environment |
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III. Text: Ch. 2 |
IV. Earth-Sun Relationship |
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IV. Text: Ch. 2 |
V. Earth Systems: Oceans |
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V. Text: Ch. 2 |
VI. Earth Systems: Weather and Climate |
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VI. Text: Ch. 2 |
VII. Earth Systems: Landforms |
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VII. Text: Ch. 3 |
VIII. Biosphere and Human Impact |
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VIII. Text: Ch. 4 |
IX. Earth Resources |
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IX. Text: Ch. 5 |
***EXAM TWO will cover Topics III- IX, chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and the power point slides*** |
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HUMAN GEOG LECTURE TOPICS |
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X. Introduction to Human Geography |
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X. Text: Ch. 6 |
XI. Living on the Earth: Population |
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XI. Text: Ch. 6 |
XII. Cultural Geography |
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XII. Text: Ch. 7 and 8 |
XIII. Economic Geography: Location Analysis and Development |
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XIII. Text: Ch. 9 and 12 |
XIV. Urban Geography |
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XIV. Text: Ch. 10 |
XV. Political Geography (not covered in class) |
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XV. Text: Ch. 11 (read Ch. 11 for exam) |
**EXAM THREE (the Final) will cover Topics X- XV, Chapters 6-12 and the power point slides** |
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Calendar for Spirng 2021 GEOG 10100:
This class meets asynchronously between January 29 and May 24, 2021. The organizational week is from 12:01 AM Friday to 10 PM Thursday with all deadlines set at 10 PM Thursday except where noted and late penalty kicking in at 11 PM Thursday.
Exam dates and work submission deadlines are subject to change. Always check the course, Hunter College and CUNY calendars
Fri. |
Jan. 29 |
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Course is activated at 12:01 AM. |
Fri. |
Feb. 12 |
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No classes / CUNY closed |
Mon. |
Feb. 15 |
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No classes / CUNY closed |
Thu. |
Feb. 18 |
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Last day to turn in Atlas Extra Credit for Exam I |
Thu. |
Feb. 25 |
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Last day to turn in PART I required assignments |
Fri. - Mon. |
Feb. 27 - Mar. 01 |
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EXAM I is available
You will need to log into BlackBoard after the designated time for a random question multiple choice exam. The exam will automatically shut off 1 hour and 15 minutes after you turn it on. |
Sat. - Sun. |
Mar. 27 - Apr. 04 |
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No classes / Spring break |
Thu. |
Apr. 08 |
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Last day to email your proposal for an optional special extra project.
Last day to turn in Atlas Extra Credit for Exam II |
Thu. |
Apr. 15 |
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Last day to turn in PART II required assignments |
Fri. - Mon. |
Apr. 17 - Apr. 19 |
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EXAM II is available
You will need to log into BlackBoard after the designated time for a random question multiple choice exam. The exam will automatically shut off 1 hour and 15 minutes after you turn it on. |
Thu. |
May 13 |
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Last day to turn in PART III required assignments.
Last day to turn in Atlas Extra Credit for Exam III
End of instructional portion of course.
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Fri. |
May 14 at 10 PM |
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Last time to email me your extra credit TG essays (from Ch. 4-12).
Last time to email me your pre-approved special extra credit project.
There are NO time extensions for extra credit work. |
Mon. |
May 17 at 10 PM |
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The last time to hand in all missing Required Assignments.
Late penalty applies but it is better than a zero. |
Fri. - Mon. |
May 21 - May 24 |
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EXAM III is available
You will need to log into BlackBoard after the designated time for a random question multiple choice exam. The exam will automatically shut off 1 hour and 15 minutes after you turn it on. |
>>>> The last time to hand in all missing Required Assignments is 10 PM Monday, May 17; late penalty applies.
>>>> Remember: NO extra credit accepted after May 14, 2021. |
All class material, including study guides and atlas extra credit, are found on BlackBoard and the course home page: http://www.geo.hunter.cuny.edu/courses/cwpages.html