Regional Geography of the United States (2002)

GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES GEOG 1101-01 CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS - ANOKA RAMSEY COLLEGE (FALL 2015)

INSTRUCTOR: JEFF L. KNAPP OFFICE / HOURS: Lower Faculty Suites F115 - One hour before class (or arranged) e-mail: [email protected] (Leave no phone messages)

REQUIRED TEXT: Hardwick et al: The Geography of North America (SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Colored pencils, road map of U.S.)

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Participants will be able to recognize and develop an understanding of common North American place names, regional patterns and topical issues. This will be accomplished through class discussions, hands-on activities and class readings.

CLASS OUTLINE: (PRINT AND BRING VIDEO QUESTIONS AND ACTIVITIES) READ TOPIC ACTIVITY CHAPTER AUG 25 1 Maps and Mapping Ex: Exploring The Atlas

SEPT 1 2 Environmental Setting Ex: Natural Hazards and Climates 8 3 Historic Settlement Ex: Settlement Patterns IN-CLASS MAP QUIZ & TAKE HOME QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ DUE START OF NEXT CLASS 15 4 Political Economy Ex: Economic Sectors

22 5 Atlantic Periphery Ex: Identifying Regional Conditions

29 6 Quebec Ex: Political Geography IN-CLASS MAP QUIZ & TAKE HOME QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ DUE START OF NEXT CLASS OCT 6 7 Megalopolis Ex: Urban and Neighborhood Development 13 8 Great Lakes - Corn Belt Ex: Agriculture 20 9 & 10 Inland – Coastal South Ex: The South on Maps IN-CLASS MAP QUIZ & TAKE HOME QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ DUE START OF NEXT CLASS 27 11 Great Plains Ex: Rural Populations NOV 3 12 & 13 Rocky Mts – Intermontane Ex: Public Lands – Forests and Grasslands 10 14 Ex: Populations MexAmerica IN-CLASS MAP QUIZ & TAKE HOME QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ DUE START OF NEXT CLASS 17 15 California Ex: Environmental Issues

24 16 Pacific Northwest Ex: Forests and Rivers IN-CLASS MAP QUIZ & TAKE HOME QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ DUE START OF NEXT CLASS DEC 1 17 & 18 Hawaii & Far North Ex: Hawaii 8 19 PROJECTS DUE Ex: Canadian Regions / Ethnic Foods IN-CLASS MAP QUIZ & TAKE HOME QUIZ QUIZ QUIZ DUE START OF NEXT CLASS 15 OPEN BOOK FINAL EXAM

ACCESS TO MATERIALS www.geo-site.net

EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING: Grades will be based on points earned.

6 Quizzes (50 points each) 300 16 Exercises (10 points each) 130 15 Video PPTs / Internet (10 pts each) 150 1) Student project: 100 680 Possible Points

Grades are based on: A=92% B=87% C=78% D=70% (Grades may be adjusted depending on class average)

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS -You are expected to attend each class. -IF YOU MISS MORE THAN TWO CLASSES, DO NOT EXPECT TO PASS THE COURSE -Materials not in your text are presented each week. -Review the weekly activities and printouts on the web site -Student access for materials: geo-site.net -You need to print out exercise questions for the week from the web site. -You need to print out video questions for the week from the web site. -Video Journal / Internet assignments are due one week after assigned (before class starts) -In class exercises are due that day and internet portions are due one week after assigned. -Exercises or Quizzes turned in or taken late will earn fewer points. -If a snow day is declared, any quiz scheduled will be given on the next class meeting. Any quiz scheduled after a class missed due to a snow day will still be given on the date scheduled. -Students absent for good cause will be able to turn in assignments or take quizzes late. Good cause is evaluated on an individual basis by the instructor. Notify me in advance by e-mail. -My e-mail is listed under faculty on the college home page…use it.

IF YOU MISS VIDEOS OR EXERCISES….DO NOT EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO MAKE THEM UP LATER

Academic Honesty Standards, Student’s Right to Know Policies and Access/Accommodation policies are established by the college and are adhered to in this class. If you have specific questions, please refer the appropriate office, booklet or see me for further information. This syllabus does not negate official written policies set forth by the college. ______

Any and all materials produced by students in this class may be made available for other students and the public to view.