2. Important Information
• Ref. 0750 Section 80
• Friday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
• Room: CYN 118
• Professor: Lisa M. Schmidt
• (760) 440-8977 Text or Voice Mail
• E-mail: ProfessorLisaS@gmail.com
• Office Hours: By appointment
• Class Website:
http://worldregionswiki.wikispaces.com
3. World Regional Geography
• World Regional Geography is a study of the major
developed and developing regions of the world, with
emphasis on an awareness of prevailing world
conditions and emerging developments, including the
diversity of ideas and practices in various regions.
• Major topics will include:
– culture, religion, language, landforms, climate, agriculture,
and economic activities.
4. Two Broad Objectives
• Explain the modern
world’s geographic
realms and their
human and physical
components, their
assets and liabilities,
links and barriers, and
their potentials and
prospects.
• Introduce geography
itself, the discipline
that links human
societies and natural
environments.
5. Textbooks
• Fundamentals or World Regional
Geography (3rd Edition)
– This book is REQUIRED.
– 978-1133113782
– A digital version of this book is available
through http://www.coursesmart.com/
• National Geographic College Atlas of
the World (2nd Edition)
– This book is REQUIRED.
– 978-1426201967
• Geography Coloring Book (3rd
Edition)
– This book is NOT required, only
recommended
– ISBN-13: 978-0131014725
7. Course Objectives
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Make a distinction between formal culture regions and functional culture
regions, recognizing the concepts of culture boundaries, core areas and
codes.
2. List key culture traits that make the landscapes of each of the major culture
regions of the world distinctive.
3. Recognize the significant landforms of each of the major culture regions of the
world.
4. Describe the broad climatic patterns that characterize the culture regions of the
world.
5. Compare and contrast the political, social and economic traits that characterize
developed and technologically less developed regions of the world.
6. Describe ways that humankind has developed to deal with the arid lands of the
world.
7. Outline the impact of humankind on the rainforests of the world, indicating the
long term implications.
8. Compare and contrast market and command economic systems as they relate
to the major culture regions of the world.
9. Compare and contrast the basic elements of urbanism First and Third World
countries of the world.
8. A few More Course
Objectives
1. To introduce students to several important problems, events,
and issues that affect the world today.
2. To develop a knowledge of the relative location of places in the
world*major states, cities, and geographical features.
3. To become thoroughly conversant with the global/regional
issues presented in class and in the readings.
4. To be able to demonstrate effectively the ability to synthesize,
evaluate, and form well-informed opinions about contemporary
global and regional issues.
5. To be able to acknowledge and critically evaluate various
viewpoints concerning a specific issue.
9. Assignments
• 1 Presentation worth 100 points
• 4 Exams worth 100 points each for a total of 400 points
• 11 Chapter Quizzes worth 20 points each for a total of 220
points
• 11 Worksheets worth 10 points each for a total of 110
points
• 10 Postings worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points
• Random Participation Points up to 100 possible
– Total Possible Points = 1030
11. • You are also required to complete a
project for this class.
• Projects will consist of a report on a
place-you will write a paper or create
a web page and give a five minute
presentation.
• Your project is worth 100 points and
can be done alone or in groups with
instructor approval.
• Projects instructions are on the class
web page.
Presentation Project
12. • Your exams will be
based on chapter
quizzes and material
from postings and
worksheets.
• Exams will be multiple
choice, true/false,
matching, and written.
• Exams will be given
online using Blackboard.
• Exams will close at 9:30
A.M. on their due dates.
• Exams will be worth 100
points and you have
Exams
13. • There will be one quiz for each chapter. Quizzes will be given
online using Blackboard.
• You will have one week to complete quizzes and get two
chances.
• Each quiz will close at 9:30 AM on its due date.
• Quizzes will be multiple choice, true/false, or matching.
• Quizzes will be based on the chapter covered that week and
they will include maps.
• Each quiz will be worth 20 points.
• Quizzes are times, you have 30 minutes.
Chapter Quizzes
14. • You will be required to complete worksheets in
class
• These worksheets will revolve around maps
and vocabulary words.
• There will be 11 worksheets. Worksheets will
be worth 10 points each and will be due at the
end of class.
Worksheets
15. Map Quizzes
• You will be quizzed on the maps for each
region of the world we study.
• You will take them online at a website called
Edcite.
• You will need to go to Edcite and register, then
you will get an invitation to take the map
quizzes when they are available.
• A link and a class code will be posted on
Blackboard.
16. Web Postings
• You will be required to join a group/pair that will be in charge of
one region of the world.
• You will be required to post something about your region on the
class web page each week or so (check the schedule.)
• Instructions about posting are on the class web page and will
be discussed in class.
• You will also fill out a checklist about your posting and discuss it
in class.
• Postings will be worth 10 points each and are due at the
beginning of class one week after they are assigned.
17. Web Postings
• Regions there will be
groups for:
1. Europe
2. Russia & Neighbors
3. Middle East & North
Africa
4. South and East Asia
5. Oceania
6. Sub Saharan Africa
7. Latin America
8. North America???
• Items you will be posting-
Elements of Culture:
– Music
– Food
– Language
– Art
– Literature
– Holidays
– Beautiful Place
– News
– Theater/Film
– Customs
18. • 100 Random points have been built into the points for
this course.
• These will be given for things like in class activities,
pop quizzes, after the break attendance, and parts of
your project-topic, sources, main points.
• They will be unannounced and you will need to be
present to earn them.
Random Participation Points
19. • Late work will not be accepted.
• Do not ask me to open exams or
quizzes after their due dates.
Late Work and Missed Exams or
Quizzes
20. • I reserve the right to drop students for
excessive absences, which is defined as
missing three classes.
• I reserve the right to drop students for
excessive tardiness, which is defined as
being more than five minutes late three
times.
• If you need to miss class, you should
contact me and it is your responsibility to
make up work and get notes.
• Make friends!
Absences and Tardiness
21. Emailing Assignments
• Assignments will NOT be accepted by e-mail.
• If you are having difficulty making it to class
when an assignment is due, contact me.
22. • If you decide to drop, it is your responsibility to
drop yourself from the class.
• If you stop coming, I don't know what you want
and will likely give you an F.
Dropping
23. • Some extra credit may be offered during the semester.
• It will be announced in class and your attendance will
be required to take advantage of it.
• Standing Offers: Donate Blood 10 pts and get your ed
plan done 5 points
Extra Credit
24. • Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.
• Any incidences of cheating or plagiarism will be
reported to the deans office.
• Please refer to Crafton Hills College policy on
academic honesty.
Academic
Honesty
25. • Use of cell phones for talking or texting during class is
inappropriate. You may be asked to leave the
classroom if you are talking or texting during lecture.
• Phones should be set to silent mode when in class.
• Laptop computers and mobile devices may be used,
but only for class related activities.
• No iPods, mp3 players or headphones are allowed.
Cell Phones
26. • If you have, or think you have a disability which
may interfere with your ability to perform in this
class, please speak with me immediately
regarding any accommodations and contact the
Disabled Students Programs and Services
Office at (909) 389-3325.
Disabled Students Programs and Services
27. • Blackboard will be used during this
course.
• You must use Blackboard to take
your quizzes and exams.
Blackboard
28. Class Web Page
• I have created a web page for your class.
• On this page, you will find the
PowerPoints that will be used for lecture,
study guides, maps, and other important
documents.
• You will use the web page to post for your
groups each week.
http://worldregionswiki.wikispaces.com/
29. • The BEST way to reach me if you
have any questions or concerns is
by e-mail. My e-mail address is:
ProfessorLisaS@gmail.com
• (760) 440-8977 Text or Voice Mail
Contact Information
30. • All dates, topics, rules, and point totals are
tentative.
• I reserve the right to make changes as they
become necessary throughout the semester.
• It is your responsibility to stay informed.
• Attendance is the best way, having a friend in class
is the next best, try to make friends.
Note About Dates, Topics, and
Assignments
31. Conduct for Presentations
• You are expected to be courteous to your classmates for presentations of
any kind.
• Do not talk while presentations are being given. Talking while another
student is presenting is disruptive behavior and you may be asked to leave
class for doing this. If you are asked to leave class, you may be
suspended from attending the next class if disciplinary action has to be
taken.
• When presentations are being given, you are to have NOTHING on your
desk. You may be asked to leave class for violating this rule.
• Cell phones are to be on silent when in class. If your phone goes off
during a presentation, you will lose 10 points from YOUR grade for your
presentation for being discourteous.
• Final presentations will be scheduled. If you do not present on the night
you are scheduled, you will lose 10 points.
32. Class Schedule
• At this time I would like you to take a look
at the schedule in your syllabus and notice:
– Dates
– Topics
– Assignments: what gets assigned that day.
– Posts: when your posts are due.
– Project: When parts of your project are due.
– What’s Due: what quizzes or exams are
closing on Blackboard.
33. For Your Success
• Counseling Services 389-3366
• Library 389-3378
• Tutoring Services 389-3312
• Financial Aid 389-3223
• EOPS 389-3239
• Health Center 389-3272
• CalWORKS Assistance 389-3239
• And more!
34. Where Computers Are Available
on Campus
• Library
• Learning Resource Center
See the campus map in your syllabus!
35. What is Geography?
The scientific study of the Earth's surface and its
various climates, countries, peoples, and natural
resources.
36. Fields of Geography
• Human or Cultural
Geography
– Deals with social,
economic, and
behavioral processes
• Physical Geography
– Examines the natural
processes occurring at
Earth’s surface that
provide the physical
setting for human
activities
38. Branches of Human Geography
• Cultural Geography
• Regional Geography
• Developmental Geography
• Economic Geography
• Medical Geography
• Historical Geography
• Political Geography
• Population Geography
• Demography
• Transportation Geography
• Urban Geography
39. Tools Geographers Use
• Maps
– Paper representations of space showing point, line, or area data
• Or more simply put, locations, connections, and regions
• Remote Sensing
– Aircraft or spacecraft provide images of earth’s surface
• GIS or Geographic Information Systems
– Powerful computer mapmaking software connected to data bases
• Mathematical Modeling and Statistics
– Used to understand natural and human phenomenon
40. • Get in groups of _______
• Designate a leader of your group.
• Group leaders: record the names of your
group members on a piece of paper.
• As a group, look through all of the things
you have brought to class with you, see
where they are made.
• Group leaders: record the items and the
places they were made.
42. What do you know about these
places?
• Where are they?
• How big is that country?
• What is the capital city like?
• What’s the weather like there?
• What kind of money do they use?
• What kind of economic system do they have?
• What kind of political system do they have?
• What language do the people speak?
• What religion(s) are they?
• Is there a male or female preference for the
manufacturing of a particular item?
• How old do you think the person who made your stuff is?
