Geography 101: Physical Geography—Weather and ClimateSummer Session B 2006InstructorJason R. JurjevichE-mail: [email protected] (best option)Phone: 621-1842 (University of Arizona)Office Hours: Available immediately prior to and after class OR by appointmentClass Times and Dates: July 10-August 13, 2006 (12:00-4:20PM)Course Website: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~jrjurjev/Geo101.htmlCourse DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with a basic introduction and understanding of physical geography concepts including, but not limited to: weather, climate, vegetation, soils, and water resources. The class will also focus on the interrelationship between the impacts of humans on the physical aspects of the Earth.Textbook- Strahler, Alan and Arthur Strahler. 2006. Introducing Physical Geography. 4th edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.- Strahler, Alan and Arthur Strahler. 2004. Laboratory Manual for Physical Geography. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.Course Objectives- Students will be provided with and develop and understanding of basic concepts and principles associated with weather and climate phenomena- Students will be able to identify and explain the bi-directional relationship between human impact and weather and climate- Students will be exposed to contemporary environmental, political andpolicy-based issues surrounding weather and climate- At the end of the course, students will have familiarity with and have the ability to identify core principles surrounding weather and climate issues, which will allow for an educated discussion of a wide array of environmental issues AttendanceDue to the fact that this course is held during the summer and only has approximately 20 class meetings, it is absolutely imperative that you make every attempt to attend all classes. Attendance will be taken at every class meeting and students will be allowed to miss 2 classes with no effect onGeography 101 Summer Session B 2006 Jurjevichtheir grade. For each additional class that is missed without an excuse approved by the instructor, 2.5% will be deducted from the student’s final grade. Therefore, if a student misses six class periods and earns a 95% in the class, it will be reduced to an 85% (95%-(4*2.5%)) Note: Excused absences will include all holidays or special events observed by organized religions and will be honored for students who show religious affiliation. Additionally, absences approved by the Dean of Students or those pre-approved by the instructor will be honored as well.CaveatThe effectiveness of this course is largely dependent on the full participation of all class members. Therefore, attending class is not enough—active participation with the instructor and your colleagues is essential forensuring an optimal learning environment.Key dates for the course and the academic calendar can be found via the following link:http://www.pima.edu/keydates/summer06.shtmlAssignmentsReading assignments for this course are listed on the tentative outline of the lecture topics. Any additional readings will be communicated to you and will be available on the class website. Although the lecture material is important relative to the topics we cover, class discussion of assigned readings is an equally important factor in this course. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep up with class readings. There will also be a series of lab exercises during the course of the class that serve as reinforcements of the class material and allow for hands on application. All of the exercises listed will require completion outside of theclassroom and will be due on the dates noted. It is the student’s responsibility to turn the assignments in on time. Students who do notturn the assignments in on time will be subject to a 15% late point deduction. Additionally, students may not turn in any assignments which have already been turned back to the class without a pre-arranged agreement with the instructor.Assignments will not be accepted via e-mail and if you are not in class to turn in an assignment, you must turn in the assignment to my mailbox in the faculty offices.EvaluationExams (2 @ 25%) 50%Lab Assignments 25%Writing Assignments 5%Final Paper 20%Geography 101 Summer Session B 2006 JurjevichTotal 100%Exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. The exams will cover any material covered in lecture, class readings, and videos. Neither exam will be comprehensive. Any student who is unable to attend the class in which the exam is given without a pre-approved excuse by the instructor will not be allowed to take the exam. Students who make arrangements with the instructor before the exam and obtain instructor approval for missing class during administration of the exam will be allowed to take the exam (subject to minor changes from the original version) at an alternate date.After taking an exam, the instructor will turn back the exams to the students for their review. All exams must be returned back to the instructor before the student leaves the room. Any student who does not return their exam to the instructor will be given a 0 on the exam. No exceptions.Writing assignments will be relatively short write-ups (1/2 page single spaced) based on some aspect of classroom discussion, video, or outside class reading.The Final Paper will involve gathering academic or current even articles surrounding some aspect of physical geography (climate, weather, soils, etc.) and writing up a short paper (6-8 pages) on a mutually agreed upon topic with the instructor. Further details and a rubric will be available at the end of the first week of class.Course grades will be assigned on the student’s proportion of total points based on the standard 90+(A), 80-89(B), 70-79(C), 60-69(D), and below 60 (E) grading scheme.Academic IntegrityAll Pima Community College rules regarding academic integrity and honesty apply in this course. Course materials that are handed in are expected to be original work and your own work. Pima Community College’s Code of Academic Integrity and the Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://www.pima.edu/~coadmissions/studresp.htm Classroom Policies- Be tolerant of other students’ opinions and critiques. The best way to understand and further strengthen your position is to critically analyze and interpret contrasting opinions.- Please be to class on time. Coming late is not only a disruption to the