World Cultural Geography
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Text:	The Cultural Landscape:  An Introduction to Human Geography, 8th Edition.
Author:	James Rubenstein
Instructor:	Dr. Michael Wheeler
Office:	114C Old Science Bldg.
Office Hours:	Mon -Thurs  1:15 PM - 3:00 PM;    Mon, Wed, Fri 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
	or by Appointment
Office Phone:	774-3153

Course Objective:  The primary objective of this course is to provide each student with a better understanding of the relationship between human activity and the world in which we live.  We will explore the role of society and culture and how each affects and in turn is affected by the natural environment.  Some of the major topics that we will examine include: world population, culture and its influence on our lives, economic development and activities, and urbanization its growth and development.  Each topic will be discussed from a geographer's point of view.  We will examine each topic for spatial and temporal distributions and patterns, as well as the relationships between and among particular phenomenon associated with human geography.  It is important that students understand why things occur as well as where.

 "The things with which we (geographers) are concerned are changing
continuously and without end, and they take place, for good reason, not anywhere
 but somewhere, that is, in actual situations or places.
Carl Sauer (1889-1975)

Introduction
Chapter 1	Basic Concepts & Maps (In Appendix)
Chapter 2	Population & Parts of Chapter 13
Chapter 3	Migration
Chapter 13	Patterns
Chapter 5	Language
Chapter 6	Religon
Chapter 8	Political Geography
Chapter 9	Development
Chapter 10	Agriculture
Chapter 12	Services
APPENDIX A:	Maps

Exams: There will be three exams given in this class, the second and final will be comprehensive. Each exam will be weighted equally. I will drop the lowest of the three grades. However, students are required to take all three exams. Failure to take all three exams will result in an automatic “F”. The exams will be multiple choice, map exercises, short answer and short essay. The dates for the first and second exams will be announced AT LEAST 1 week prior to the exam date. Please note carefully the attendance policy. I reserve the right to implement a quiz policy and/or mandatory attendance policy if I feel the attendance policy is being abused.

Grades:
	88 to 100	= A
	76 to  87	= B
	60 to 75	= C
	50 to 59	= D
	49 or less	= F

Make-up Exams:  Any absence from a scheduled exam must be verified according to university policy.  All make-up exams will be essay and All previously covered materials may be used.  A make-up exam Must be taken within 7 days of the original exam.

Extra Credit: May be considered.

Attendance Policy: You should attend every class and I encourage you to attend.  Attendance will be taken every day.  It will be used as one of the determining criteria for individuals whose final grades are borderline.

Final Exam Date: TBA

Americans for Disability Act:

Notice: Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him/her from fully demonstrating his/her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate you educational opportunities.

Cheating: Cheating will not be tolerated.  If you are caught cheating your test will be taken from you immediately.  You will be told to leave the classroom and you will be given an F for the course. I will work to have you expelled from the university.  For further details please refer to “Cheating” page 17 in the Student Handbook.
If you have any doubt about what constitutes cheating, what my classroom cheating policy is or the university’s policy on cheating, please ask.


Cell Phones, Ipods,etc.  will be turned off and put away (off your desk and out of sight) during class.

This is a tobacco free building, this includes "dipping".