textbook: world geography by dr. richard g.
boehm, et al.
boehm, et al.
objective: the purpose of this
course is to provide challenging instruction in world geography,
introducing students to people, places, and environments at local,
regional, national, and international levels from the spatial and
ecological perspectives of geography.
evaluation:
1. objective and essy tests
2. projects
3. presentations
4. notebooks
5. maps, quizzes, and other daily grades (each daily
grade counts as 20% of a test grade.)
in recognition of the challenges posed by an honours course, three
points will be added to each student’s final grade.
extra credit will not
be assigned to improve a grade.
work is late if it is not ready to be handed in at the beginning of
class (unless otherwise instructed). late work will receive a
penalty of 5 points per day. missed exams must be made up within
three days of a student’s return to school. exams may require an hour
and a half, so always be present on exam day!
rules:
1. be punctual.
2. respect the rights of others.
3. be honest.
4. be prepared: bring materials to class each
day.
5. keep the room clean.
6. stay awake and participate. sleeping or
other inattention may result in a daily grade of zero.
7. quid pro
quo
2006 fall
session
in case of inclement weather, all lecture dates may move back
one day for each day missed. presentation dates will not change;
if a presentation date is missed due to weather or illness, students
should be prepared to give the presentation on the first day back in
school.
dates marked in bold may each have two presentations