GEOGRAPHY 102: COURSE SYLLABUS for FALL 2003

	MW, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.			in LIBR 4021
	Go to SCHEDULE, Fall 2003		Go to LINKS for Fall 2003
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DESCRIPTION: Geography 102 looks at geography both as a subject of everyday
  interest and utility and as a discipline with established strategies for
  deciphering Earth's diversity.  The course introduces major themes and
  traditions that characterize geographic research.  It evaluates sources
  of information and proposes approaches to both description and analysis.

  Specific goals of this semester's Geography 102 include:
	
acquainting students with other geography majors and minors
	
showing geography's array of specializations and employment prospects
	
encouraging the informed use of library retrieval systems for research
	
evaluating the Internet as an aid to geography's interests and tasks
	
improving individual research, writing, and oral presentation skills
	
disseminating information about geography on and off campus
REQUIREMENTS: Semester grades in Geography 102 are determined by eight
  equally-weighted items or assignments:

	Assignment #1: BIOGRAPHY--interviewing & writing about a classmate
	Assignment #2: DISPLAY CASE--joining others to publicize geography
	Assignment #3: THEMES & TRADITIONS--evaluating a journal article
	Assignment #4: QUIZ--showing your skill with library & Internet
	Assignment #5: TALK SUMMARIES--writing about our guest speakers
	Assignment #6: RESEARCH--annotated bibliography & strategy summary
	Assignment #7: PRESENTATION--short talk with illustrations

	The eighth part of your grade is based on ATTENDANCE:
		 0-2 absences, A;
			 3-4 absences, B;
				 5-6 absences, C;...

	Please see the accompanying SCHEDULE for dates.

TEXTS: Geography 102 has no required text.  I will distribute readings
  in class.  Listen carefully to our CSUS librarians for details on library
  research.  Arrange computer access for Internet work.  Keep a dictionary
  and a style manual handy for written assignments.

ASSISTANCE: Office hours in AMD 552C (278-7581): MW, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  Messages may be left with the Geography secretary in AMD 550 (278-6109).
  E-mail: hallinan@csus.edu

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