1. World Regional
Geography
Geography 120
Professor Lisa Schmidt

2. Important Information
• Ref. 4042
• Fridays 9:00-11:50 AM
• Room: PS 219
• Professor Lisa Schmidt
• (909) 652-7090
• E-mail: Lisa_M_Schmidt@yahoo.com
• Office Hours: By Appointment
• Class Website
http://worldregionswiki.wikispaces.com/

3. World Regional Geography
• World Regional Geography is a
study of the major developed and
developing regions of the world, with
emphasis on an awareness of
prevailing world conditions and
emerging developments, including
the diversity of ideas and practices in
various regions.
• Major topics will include:
– culture, religion, language, landforms,
climate, agriculture, and economic
activities.

4. Textbooks
• Fundamentals or World Regional
Geography (3rd Edition)
– This book is REQUIRED.
– 978-1133113782
• National Geographic College Atlas
of the World (2nd Edition)
– This book is REQUIRED.
– 978-1426201967
• Geography Coloring Book (3rd
Edition)
– This book is NOT required, only
recommended
– ISBN-13: 978-0131014725

5. Required
Materials
• Pens, Pencils, Paper
• Internet Access
– Recommended: Colored
Pens or Pencils for Map
Study

6. Course Objectives
1) To introduce students to several important
problems, events, and issues that affect the
world today.
2) To provide students with a basic introduction to
several means for analyzing these relevant
issues.
3) To become proficient in using information
systems such as maps, graphs, models, and
statistical data.
4) To analyze human systems, physical systems,
and interrelationships between the two.

7. Course Objectives
5) To form critical viewpoints by becoming aware of and being able
to assess the general political, economic, and social development
issues of the world.
6) To develop a knowledge of the relative locations of places in the
world -- major states, cities, and geographical features.
7) To be able to provide critical evaluation of various viewpoints
concerning a specific issue expressed through several means of
communication, such as written, oral, and/or visual material; and
to be able to organize and communicate their findings effectively.
8) To acquire and improve general reading, writing, and analytical
skills that can be applied to personal and professional endeavors
in and beyond the World Geography course.

8. Geography Course Objectives
1) To become thoroughly conversant with the
global/regional issues presented in class and
in the readings.
2) To be able to demonstrate effectively the
ability to synthesize, evaluate, and form well-
informed opinions about contemporary global
and regional issues.
3) To be able to acknowledge and critically
evaluate various viewpoints concerning a
specific issue.

9. • 1 Presentation worth 100 points
• 11 Chapter Quizzes worth 10 points each
for a total of 110 points
• 5 Map Quizzes worth 25 points each for a
total of 125 points
• 4 Exams worth 100 points each for a total of
400 points
• 6 News Groups worth 10 points each for a
total of 60 points
• Random Participation Points up to 100
possible
– Total Possible Points = 895

10. • Grades will be calculated based
on the following:

11. Presentation
 You are required to give a
presentation for this class.
 The presentation will be on a place.
 It may be done in groups with
instructor approval.
 It may be done as a video with
instructor approval.

12. Chapter Quizzes
• Chapter Quizzes will be given using
Blackboard.
• You must use a computer with an internet
connection to take the quizzes.
• They will consist of 20 multiple choice,
true/false, or matching questions.
• There will be a quiz on EACH chapter of
your textbook.
• Quizzes open after class and stay open for
one week.
• You may take quizzes twice before they
close.
• Quizzes will close ONE WEEK after they are
posted at 8:30 AM.

13. Map Quizzes
 Map Quizzes will be based on
in-class map studies.
 They will be given using
Blackboard, you will have a
week to complete maps
quizzes.
 Map Quizzes will close ONE
WEEK after they are posted at
8:30 AM.

14. Exams
 Exams will be given using Blackboard and
will consist of multiple choice, true/false,
and matching questions.
 You must use a computer with an internet
connection to take your exams.
 If you do not know how to use Blackboard,
stay after and I will help you.

15. News Groups
 You will join a group for this class and present
current events each week with your group.
 Groups will be divided by parts of the world.
 You MUST make and account on the class web
page so you can post your news.
 You are to post news on your groups web page
before each class.
 You will present you news in class.
 Details are posted on the class web page.

16. Random Participation Points
• 100 Random points have been
built into the points for this course.
• At any time I decide (usually after
the break) I can assign pop
quizzes, or participation points.
• If you are not here when this
happens, then you will not receive
those points.

17. Late Work and Missed Exams or
Quizzes
• Late work will not be accepted.
• There will be no make-up of
missed exams or quizzes.
• Do not ask me to open exams or
quizzes after their due dates.

18. Absences and Tardiness
• I reserve the right to drop students who
miss class twice.
– If you have to miss class, you should stay in
contact with me so that you are not inadvertently
dropped.
• You may also be dropped for excessive
tardiness.
– Excessive tardiness is being more than five
minutes late more than three times.
– If you are going to be late, come in quietly and
take a seat without interrupting the class.
• If you miss class, it is YOUR responsibility
to obtain notes or ANY other information,
including schedule changes.

19. E-mailing Assignments
• I do not accept assignments by e-mail.
– If you are having trouble making it to class
when something is due, contact me and we
will make other arrangements.

20. Last Day to Turn in Work
• The last day that extra credit or
any late work will be accepted is
May 10, 2012.
• NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE
MADE!

21. Dropping
• If you wish to drop this course,
you must do so formally.
• Not dropping the course may
result in a grade of an F.

22. Presentation Dates
• Your presentations will be scheduled.
• If you do not present on your scheduled
date, you will lose points.

23. Extra Credit
• Some extra credit may be
offered during the semester.
• It will be announced in class and
your attendance will be required
to take advantage of it.

24. Academic Honesty
• Cheating of any kind will not be
tolerated.
• Any incidences of cheating or
plagiarism will be reported to the
deans office.
• Please refer to Crafton Hills
College policy on academic
honesty.

25. Cell Phones
• Use of cell phones for talking or
texting during class is
inappropriate.
• You may be asked to leave the
classroom if you are talking or
texting during lecture.
• Phones should be set to silent
mode when in class.

26. Disabled Students Programs and
Services
• If you have, or think you have a disability
which may interfere with your ability to
perform in this class, please speak with
me immediately regarding any
accommodations and contact the Disabled
Students Programs and Services Office at
(909) 384-4443.

27. Blackboard
• Blackboard will be used
during this course.
• You must use Blackboard
to take your quizzes and
exams.

28. Contact Information
• The BEST way to reach me if you have
any questions or concerns is by e-mail.
My e-mail address is:
Lisa_M_Schmidt@yahoo.com

29. Class Web Page
• Please visit the class web page at http://
worldregionswiki.wikispaces.com
• You will find documents, maps, links,
videos and more.
• You will post your news to the class web
page.

30. Disruptive Behavior
• You may be asked to leave the classroom
if you are disrupting the learning process
of others. This includes talking during
lecture or during classmate's
presentations. If you are asked to leave,
you may be suspended from the next
class if disciplinary action is taken.

31. Note About Dates, Topics, and
Assignments
• All dates, topics, point totals, and
assignments are tentative.
• I reserve the right to change them
throughout the course as may become
necessary.

32. Class
Schedule

33. For Your Success
• Tutoring Services
• Library
• Student Success Center
• Writing Center
• Health Center
• Counseling
• Childcare

34. Where Computers Are Available on
Campus
• Library
• Student Success Center
See the campus map in your syllabus!

35. • Get in groups of _______
• Designate a leader of your group.
• Group leaders: record the names of your
group members on a piece of paper.
• As a group, look through all of the things
you have brought to class with you, see
where they are made.
• Group leaders: record the items and the
places they were made.

36. The most stuff comes from:

37. What do you know about these
places?
• Where are they?
• How big is that country?
• What is the capital city like?
• What’s the weather like there?
• What kind of money do they use?
• What kind of economic system do they have?
• What kind of political system do they have?
• What language do the people speak?
• What religion(s) are they?
• Is there a male or female preference for the
manufacturing of a particular item?
• How old do you think the person who made your stuff is?

38. What is Geography?
The scientific study of the Earth's surface and its
various climates, countries, peoples, and natural
resources.

39. Fields of Geography
• Human or Cultural • Physical Geography
Geography – Examines the natural
– Deals with social, processes occurring at
economic, and Earth’s surface that
behavioral processes provide the physical
setting for human
activities

40. Branches of Physical
Geography
• Biogeography
• Climatology
• Coastal Geography
• Geomorphology
• Glaciology
• Hydrology
• Oceanography

41. Branches of Human Geography
• Cultural Geography
• Regional Geography
• Developmental Geography
• Economic Geography
• Medical Geography
• Historical Geography
• Political Geography
• Population Geography
• Demography
• Transportation Geography
• Urban Geography

42. Tools Geographers Use
• Maps
– Paper representations of space showing point, line, or area data
• Or more simply put, locations, connections, and regions
• Remote Sensing
– Aircraft or spacecraft provide images of earth’s surface
• GIS or Geographic Information Systems
– Powerful computer mapmaking software connected to data bases
• Mathematical Modeling and Statistics
– Used to understand natural and human phenomenon