PLEASE NOTE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS COURSE:

  1. You are responsible for the content of all the PowerPoint lectures, reading assignments and class handouts.
  2. Hunter College-CUNY rules and regulations are strictly enforced including those governing the grades CR/NC, INC, and WU. Consult college/university web pages for specifics.
  3. Attendance/attention to course work is important. Historically, there has been a direct correlation between poor attendance/attention and poor grades. The textbook readings supplement lectures. Some topics are not found in the textbook.
  4. All exams must be taken and required assignments submitted. Failure to do so by the end of the semester will result in a reduced grade unless arrangements are made with me in advance. Then an IN (incomplete) grade may be given. Late written presentations will be penalized. Do not schedule your travel plans to begin before the date of the final exam!  See calendar below.
  5. Extra credit assignments are optional. Your final grade will not be adversely affected if you choose not to do them. The deadlines are firm. Late submissions will not be graded.
  6. Approval is required prior to beginning any special extra credit research project. The topic of your extra credit research or discussion paper must be approved in advance to make sure the topic is manageable. Any student planning to do the research or discussion paper extra credit option must submit in writing a proposal with a justification showing your interest in the topic proposed and an outline of major points to be covered. It is important that your proposal be narrow in scope and focused on a topic.
  7. Lateness penalty. There will be a penalty for lateness of required assignments with specific due dates. This will reduce the grade earned by either 5 points or one +/- letter grade.
  8. Neatness counts. All graded work must be organized, typed, printed and presented neatly. Consult the Hunter College Reading and Writing Center for citation and bibliographic formats and for free writing tips (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc).  
  9. Academic Dishonesty. Cheating and plagiarism are grounds for failure and disciplinary action by the College. Hunter College regards acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) as serious offenses against the values of intellectual honesty. This is especially true for online courses. The College is committed to enforcing the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity and will pursue cases of academic dishonesty according to the Hunter College Academic Integrity Procedures. The Internet is a resource for information, NOT a source of verbatim script. Every person has a unique writing style and use of grammar. It is so obvious! Do not cut and paste text found at an Internet web site into your write-ups, research paper or project without proper citation. Any assignment may be randomly scanned by a search engine seeking key words. Plagiarism comes with an automatic failure for the assignment and referral to the Dean of Students for appropriate action. Don’t do it!
  10. Office of AccessABILITY. In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Hunter College is committed to ensuring educational parity and accommodations for all students with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. It is recommended that all students with documented disabilities (emotional, medical, physical and/or learning) consult the Office of AccessABILITY to secure necessary academic accommodations.  For further information and assistance please call (212-772-4857)/TTY (212- 650- 3230). You must be registered with the Office of AccessABILITY to qualify for the accommodations.
  11. Free tutoring (dependent on college funding) is available to all GEOG 101 students. The Skirball Science Learning Center/Silverstein Success Center offers free remote tutoring and help with assignments. Check their web site for hours of remote tutoring.
  12. Hunter College Policy on Sexual Misconduct. In compliance with the CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Hunter College affirms the prohibition of any sexual misconduct, which includes sexual violence, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment retaliation against students, employees, or visitors, as well as certain intimate relationship. Students who have experienced any form of sexual violence on or off campus (including CUNY-sponsored trips and events) are entitled to the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights for Hunter College.
    1. Sexual Violence: Students are strongly encouraged to immediately report the incident by calling 911, contacting NYPD Special Victims Division Hotline (646-610-7272) or their local police precinct, or contacting the College’s Public Safety Office (212-772-4444)
    2. All Other Forms of Sexual Misconduct: Students are also encouraged to contact the College’s Title IX Campus Coordinator, Dean John Rose (jtrose@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-650-3262) or Colleen Barry (colleen.barry@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-772-4534) and seek free services through the Counseling and Wellness Services Office.

The CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct Link ishttp://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/Policy-on-Sexual-Misconduct-12-1-14-with-links.pdf

All class material, including study guides and atlas extra credit, are found on BlackBoard (GEOG 10100 - Section 02, Code 23924) and the course home page: http://www.geo.hunter.cuny.edu/courses/geog101_grande/index.html

GEOG 10100 Reading Assignments by Topic

INTRODUCTION  LECTURE  TOPICS
READING   ASSIGNMENTS
     
I. Introduction: What is Geography?   I. Text: Ch. 1
II. Geographers' Tools   II. Same
***E X A M 1 will cover Topics I and II from Chapter 1 and the power point slides***


PHYSICAL  GEOG  LECTURE  TOPICS
  READING   ASSIGNMENTS
III. Introduction to Physical Environment   III. Text: Ch. 2
IV. Earth-Sun Relationship   IV. Text: Ch. 2
V. Earth Systems: Oceans   V. Text: Ch. 2
VI. Earth Systems: Weather and Climate   VI. Text: Ch. 2
VII. Earth Systems: Landforms   VII. Text: Ch. 3
VIII. Biosphere and Human Impact   VIII. Text: Ch. 4
IX. Earth Resources   IX. Text: Ch. 5
***EXAM TWO will cover Topics III- IX, chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and the power point slides***


HUMAN  GEOG  LECTURE  TOPICS
  READING   ASSIGNMENTS
X. Introduction to Human Geography   X. Text: Ch. 6
XI. Living on the Earth: Population   XI. Text: Ch. 6
XII. Cultural Geography   XII. Text: Ch. 7 and 8
XIII. Economic Geography: Location Analysis and Development     XIII. Text: Ch. 9 and 12
XIV. Urban Geography     XIV. Text: Ch. 10
XV. Political Geography (not covered in class)   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**



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       Course is activated at 12:01 AM.
Fri. Feb. 12   No classes / CUNY closed
Mon. Feb. 15   No classes / CUNY closed
Thu. Feb. 18   Last day to turn in Atlas Extra Credit for Exam I
Thu. Feb. 25   Last day to turn in PART I required assignments
Fri. - Mon. Feb. 27 - Mar. 01   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   No classes / Spring break
Thu. Apr. 08   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   Last day to turn in PART II required assignments
Fri. - Mon. Apr. 17 - Apr. 19   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   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.
Fri. May 14 at 10 PM   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   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   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.

Last updated February 11, 2021 .