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Syllabus (Summer 2015) Syllabus Subject to Change At Least Once!!!!
**Instructor – Cindy Clark-- email** -- lclark25@bruinmail.slcc.edu, cindyc1952@gmail.com

Text --- Open Geography Education - Natural Disaster and Human Impacts
=Text --- Physical Geography -- A Landscape Appreciation, by Tom L. McKnight, Darrel Hess (Published by Pearson) any edition=

= Check out the SLCC Geoscience Facebook: [] We need more fans. =


 * COURSE PROCEDURES: ** I am still getting use to using Canvas as I teach. So you will find I will refer to this Wiki site for many of the instructions for these classes. I am still working out any problems with my canvas pages so please bare with me. I am slightly (actually quite) different from many of your instructors. I will ask you to submit your assignments to me on __paper (imagine that)__, as it makes it easier for me to correct the assignments and for me to return them to you. I will be asking you to send me an __email from the email account you use most__. This will be the email address I will use if I need to send you an announcement or information about class. I will also post any announcement on Canvas, but email it to you personally as a backup.

Course Technology: PC (Windows, iOS, etc.), Internet connection, Canvas, SLCC ePortfolio, Google Earth, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Office (can be accessed using All Access if needed).

=The __Physical Geography Course__ examines the scientific and spatial understanding of natural processes that shape the surface of our planet and the systems that exist between the atmosphere, climate, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere within the context of the human environment. =

=== The Geosciences Department at SLCC has listed the following as its desired outcomes for students in relation to the college-wide learning outcomes, who upon the completion of GEOG 1000 should be able to: ===
 * ==== Demonstrate proficiency in the essentials of geography: spatial thinking and patterns; methodology; mapping analysis; geospatial technology. ====
 * ==== Demonstrate proficiency in energy and atmospheric systems: solar energy; seasons; atmospheric energy; atmospheric temperature; atmospheric pressure; atmospheric and oceanic circulations; weather systems; climate systems and climate change. ====
 * ==== Demonstrate proficiency in hydrospheric systems: ground water and resources; river systems; glaciation. ====
 * ==== Demonstrate proficiency in lithosphere systems: plate tectonics; earthquakes; volcanoes; weathering and erosion; mass wasting; coastal landscapes; arid landscapes. ====


 * __The Natural Disasters Course will__ introduced to natural hazards and disasters; the processes and energy sources that produce them, along with the spatial distribution and pattern of natural phenomena, while developing an understanding of the impact these phenomena have on human activity. **

**The Geosciences Department at SLCC has listed the following as its desired outcomes for students in relation to the college-wide learning outcomes, who upon the completion of GEOG 1700 should be able to:**
 * Determine what the roles are of natural disaster mitigation at a federal and local governmental level, community level, and individual.
 * Analyze and understand natural processes that create disaster events such as: earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, severe weather, disease, and climate change.
 * Understand how natural hazards become disasters and ultimately catastrophes.
 * Know how many natural processes are cylindrical meaning that they a frequency of recurrence which also influences their magnitude.
 * Analyze the role humans’ play in creating natural disasters: population growth; poverty; environmental degradation; climate change; politics.
 * Understand the technology used to measure and analyze natural processes: satellite imagery; aerial photography; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Global Positioning Systems (GPS); ground-based data.


 * Attendance: ** “__Be Here.__” There will be many midterms, map quizzes, and assignments, so you need to be to class. __SAVE ALL MIDTERMS. ALL QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL ARE FROM THE MIDTERMS!!__


 * Assignments. ** __Due the week after assigned. (Get them done, I don’t have hard assignments.)__


 * Makeup tests. ** __Let me know if you are going to miss a test or map quiz. Because I do not have an office at the college, you will have to take the test or quiz before class. It is not good to miss tests, as we move on quickly, and questions from the midterms are found on the final.__


 * Absentees: ** __You need to be to class the first week of class or you will be dropped. This is the school’s policy this year because of the increase in enrollment.__

During the rest of the semester, please try to be to class. There are many that would like to attend this class. If you are not going to be to class, either email or call me. Let me know where and why you are not at class. I will be keeping track of absences. It is really not a good idea to miss class, too many things go on and many things are discussed!!!


 * Email: ** __Give me the email address you use most. CHECK THIS EMAIL OFTEN, I WILL USE IT TO NOTIFY YOU OF ANY CHANGES IN PLANS.__


 * __PLAGIARISM:__ All work to be your own. Using another person’s ideas, evidence or words supporting your own work should be documented within or annotated at the end of your paper. You will not receive credit for anyone else’s work which you claim as your own. **

__** INCOMPLETE GRADES **__

Students must be passing and have completed 75% of the course work in order to be granted an incomplete. Students are responsible for making arrangements to complete the course.


 * __ GRADING SCALE __**

93-100 = A / 90-92 = A- / 87-89 = B+ / 84-86 = B / 80-83 = B- / 77-79 = C+ 74-76 = C / 70-73 = C- / 67-69 = D+ / 64-66 = D / 60-63 = D- / 0-59 = E

__** GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER AND SCIENCE RESOURCE CENTER **__

The School of Math, Science, and Engineering is dedicated to student success and have created two learning centers that offers tutoring and resources in Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences/GIS, and Physics. Both centers are located at the Taylorsville Campus in SI 359A and SI 359B. Students may use the resources available during the hours posted at each center. Contact geospatial@slcc.edu for more information.

__** SLCC WRITING CENTER **__

Your assignments and discussions MUST be written with MINIMAL spelling or grammatical errors. SLCC's Writing Center is multi-functional. In addition to computers for class use, the Writing Center also offers an advising program where you have the opportunity to discuss your work with a peer tutor or faculty-writing advisor. The Writing Center advisor can help you think about your writing process by sharing impressions of your materials, offering revision strategies, discussing different ways to approach an assignment, as well as to provide an experienced READer for your work.

The Writing Center is not a place to go to get a paper "fixed" or "corrected." Be prepared with questions for your advisor. Ask yourself what you want to work on, whether its understanding an assignment, having an advisor give you his/her impressions of a passage you've written, or to talk about "what you want to say." You may sign up for an appointment in AD 218. Advisors are available to help you with any writing assignment for any class you take. You may also send a draft to an advisor through e-mail. The address is ET@englab.slcc.edu. Be sure to include questions and concerns you may have as well as a copy of the writing assignment.

__** ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES **__

Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring accommodations or services under ADA, must contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these accommodations and services for the college." Please contact the DRC at the Student Center, Suite 244, Redwood Campus, 4600 So. Redwood Rd, 84123. Phone: (801) 957-4659, TTY: 957-4646.