GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University

GGH200 Geography of North America Instructor: Peter Johnson Section: DL Session: F2A Year: 2023 ⎙ How to print as PDF Mission Statement Park University transforms lives through accessible, student-centered, quality higher education. Vision Statement Park University will meet learners' needs for a lifetime. Course Title GGH200 Geography of North America Bookstore Textbooks can be purchased through the o ffi cial bookstore for accelerated classes, MBS bookstore Semester F2A 2023 DL Semester Dates Oct 16, 2023 to Dec 10, 2023 Drop Date Oct 23, 2023 Withdrawal Date see catalog for current policy Dec 10, 2023 Class Time 0 to 0 Credit Hours 3 Course Description This introductory course is designed to closely examine variations in cultural and physical di ff erences in North America. Topics will include water supply, climate, dialect, economics, and population. GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 1 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

Faculty Name Peter Johnson Email Peter.Johnson04@park.edu Faculty Title Adjunct Faculty Earned Degrees/Certi fi cation Ph.D. Geography - University of Arizona O ffi ce Information Classroom 'o ffi ce' located in virtual classroom.   I check this each day in the evening. Email:   peter.johnson04@park.edu Phone:   520-665-9077 Course Modality This is an online course , which means that the course does not have any required, face-to-face meeting times each week. All course activities and interactions occur via the Canvas Learning Management System; students manage their own schedules to meet weekly deadlines. For more information about course types, click here. Educational Philosophy   • To provide a positive learning experience for the student.     • Try to minimize the fear of online participation.   • Encourage students to post questions and interact with each other. Textbooks geographyofnorthamerica.jpg Title: The Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy (2nd Edition) GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 2 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

one search box! • Our collections include more than a quarter million books, ebooks, videos and periodical and research databases. Online resources are available 24/7 to any Park student or employee. • Additional materials can be obtained via interlibrary loan and/or reciprocal borrowing agreements with local and regional libraries. Research Assistance • Librarians are available to help with research and the use of electronic resources on-site or via telephone, email or online chat. • Research guides can also be found on the library's website and by clicking the "Library Resources" menu link in all Park University online courses. Contact Information Norrington Learning Commons 8700 N.W. River Park Drive Box 61 Parkville, MO 64152 Phone: (816) 584-6285 (800) 270-4347 library@park.edu www.park.edu/library Core Learning Outcomes 1. Describe and identify the basic characteristics of North American regions. 2. Identify North American countries and major physiographic features by name and map location. 3. Analyze the characteristics, distribution and cultural complexity of North American populations. 4. Evaluate the North American role in the global community. Core Assessment Homework Assignment Portfolio - collection of 4 assignments, as well as a learning essay.   Each assignment is related to each of the core learning outcomes. Schedule Fall   2 2023 Week 1:   October 16 - October 22 Week 2:   October 23 - October 29 GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 4 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

Week 3:   October 30 - November 5 Week 4:   November 6 - November 12 Week 5:   November 13 - November 19 Week 6:   November 20 - November 26 Week 7:   November 27 - December 3 Week 8:   December 4 - December 10 Assignments Unit 1 • Lectures:   Chapters 1 & 2   • Discussion 1   • Quiz: Chapter 1 & 2   Unit 2 • Lectures:   Chapters 3 & 4   • Discussion 2   GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 5 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

• Lectures:   Chapters 11 & 12   • Activity 2   • Discussion 5   • Quiz: Chapters 11 & 12   Unit 6 • Lectures:   Chapters 13 & 14   • Quiz: Chapters 13 & 14   Unit 7 • Lectures:   Chapters 15 & 16   • Activity 3   GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 7 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

• Discussion 7   • Quiz: Chapters 15 & 16   Unit 8 • Lectures:   Chapters 17-19   • Discussion 8   • Quiz: Chapters 18-19 University Grading Policy The University's grading policy can be found in the catalog. The University follows a traditional letter grade system. Students who initiate a withdrawal after the Enrollment Adjustment Period will show a "W" on their transcripts; a "W" does not a ff ect grade point average. Students who do not formally withdraw from their courses are expected to attend and participate in all classes, laboratories, and fi eld work for which they are enrolled, and complete all work assigned by the instructor. Students or instructors can initiate a "WF", which carries the same grade points as a "F." A "WF" is issued when the student does not o ffi cially withdraw from a course but fails to participate in course activities su ffi cient for the instructor to make a grade assessment. In addition to a ff ecting grade point average, a "WF" can a ff ect international student status. Grading Plan Discussions: 140 pts (23%) GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 8 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

• Chapters 3 & 4 - 25 pts   • Chapters 5-7 - 50 pts   • Chapters 8-10 - 25 pts   • Chapters 11 & 12 - 25 pts   • Chapters 13 & 14 - 25 pts   • Chapters 15 & 16 - 25 pts Final Exam:   100 pts (17%) Grading Breakdown: A:   89.5% - 100% B:   79.5% - 89.4% C:   69.5% - 79.4% D:   58.5% - 69.4% F:   0% - 58.4% Course Topic/Dates/Assignments GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 10 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

Unit 1:   Introduction to the Geography of the United States and Canada 1. Read Chapters 1 and 2   1. View the Lecture powerpoints to review some of the most important concepts from the text.   1. Post at least two discussion questions, one by midnight on Thursday and the other, in response to another post, by Sunday at midnight.   1. Complete Quiz 1 by Sunday evening at midnight.   Unit 2:   The Historical and Political Geography of the United States and Canada 1. Read Chapters 3 and 4   1. View the Lecture powerpoints to review some of the most important concepts from the text.   1. Post at least two discussion questions, one by midnight on Thursday and the other, in response to another post, by Sunday at midnight.   1. Complete Quiz 2 by Sunday evening at midnight. Unit 3:   The Northeast - Atlantic Periphery, Quebec and Megalopolis 1. Read Chapters 5. 6, and 7   GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 11 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

1. Complete Quiz 5 by Sunday evening at midnight.   1. Post at least two discussion questions, one by midnight on Thursday and the other, in response to another post, by Sunday at midnight.   Unit 6:   The Intermontane West and MexAmerica 1. Read Chapters 13 and 14   1. View the Lecture powerpoints to review some of the most important concepts from the text.   1. Post at least two discussion questions, one by midnight on Thursday and the other, in response to another post, by Sunday at midnight.   1. Complete Quiz 6 by Sunday evening at midnight. Unit 7:   California and the Paci fi c Northwest 1. Read Chapters 15 and 16   1. View the Lecture powerpoints to review some of the most important concepts from the text.   1. Complete Activity 3.   1. Post at least two discussion questions, one by midnight on Thursday and the other, in response to another GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 13 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

post, by Sunday at midnight.   1. Complete Quiz 7 by Sunday evening at midnight.   Unit 8:   Hawai'i, the Far North, and the Future of North America 1. Read Chapters 17, 18, and 19.   1. View the Lecture powerpoints to review some of the most important concepts from the text.   1. Complete the fi nal exam which includes 8 questions from this unit.   1. Post at least two discussion questions, one by midnight on Thursday and the other, in response to another post, by Sunday at midnight.   Late Submission of Course Material Submission of Late Work Given the possibility of late adds and problems with ordering books, there is some grace for one-week assignments. Because grades are due immediately after the end of term, work will not be accepted after the last day of the term, Sunday midnight CST, week 8. Normally work is due at the end of the week(Sunday night) that it is assigned unless otherwise indicated. Work submitted after the deadline is subject to up to a 5% per day penalty. Work that is more than a week late may not be accepted. Late penalties may be waived for medical and work emergencies, at the discretion of the instructor. If you anticipate problems fi nishing any work on time, contact your instructor in advance or ASAP to make arrangements. Classroom rules of conduct Online Etiquette: All your Online communications need to be composed with fairness, honesty and GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 14 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

Disability Guidelines Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students who meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law regarding students with disabilities. In addition to academic accommodations, we will also provide accommodations for campus activities. Please contact Park Disability Services if you need academic accommodations or accommodations for campus activities such as graduation at 816-584-6313 or email Disabilityservices@park.edu. Educational Rights and Privacy Park University informs students of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This act, with which the institution intends to fully comply, was designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to fi le complaints with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act O ffi cer concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act. FERPA permits the University to limit the disclosure of directory information to speci fi c parties, for speci fi c purposes, or both. In the exercise of that authority, the University may release all directory information to members of the University family, de fi ned as administrators, faculty, employees and directors. Other releases will be limited to those situations in which the University, in its discretion, believes the release would recognize a student for academic or extracurricular achievement or otherwise advance the student's career interests or when the University believes the release would serve to advance the interests and image of the University. Biography My name is Peter Johnson and I'll be your instructor for this course.   I currently live in Tucson, Arizona where I'm a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Supervisor for the City of Tucson.   I went to the University of Missouri where I received bachelor's degrees in biology and geography.   I then continued my studies at the University of Arizona obtaining both my master's and Ph.D. in Geography. I'm married and two boys (26 and 22).   When I'm not working or teaching this class, I like exploring the deserts and mountain ranges of southern Arizona. GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 16 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

Learning Rubric Competency Exceeds Expectation (3) Meets Expectation (2) Does Not Meet Expectation (1) No Evidence (0) Evaluation Objectives Written work provides clear and e ff ective discussion of the overall learning achieved through the completion of each of the assignments within the portfolio Written work generally provides clear and e ff ective discussion of the overall learning achieved through the completion of each of the assignments within the portfolio, although discussion may be vague or incomplete for 1 of the assignments Written work provides vague or super fi cial discussion of the overall learning achieved through the completion of each of the assignments within the portfolio; or discussion is not included for 2-3 of the assignments Written work does not provide any discussion of the overall learning achieved through the completion of each of the assignments within the portfolio Synthesis Objectives Written work clearly and e ff ectively integrates the concepts identi fi ed in all of the core learning outcomes Written work appropriately integrates the concepts identi fi ed in at least 3 of the 4 core learning outcomes Written work demonstrates minimal evidence of integrating the concepts identi fi ed in at least 3 of the 4 core learning outcomes; or only integrates concepts from 1-2 core learning outcomes Written work does not indicate an integration of concepts from any of the core learning outcomes Analysis Objectives Written work provides clear, accurate, and relevant analysis of the issues and concepts addressed by all of the assignments in the portfolio Written work generally provides clear, accurate, and relevant analysis of the issues and concepts addressed by all of the assignments in the portfolio; or written work does not provide analysis for one of the assignments in the portfolio Written work provides vague or super fi cial analysis of the issues and concepts addressed by the assignments in the portfolio; or written work does not provide analysis for 2-3 of the assignments in the portfolio Written work does not provide analysis of the issues and concepts addressed by the assignments in the portfolio Application Objectives All assignments within the portfolio demonstrate a clear and appropriate application of the geographic concepts and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes All but one of the assignments within the portfolio demonstrate a clear and appropriate application of the geographic concepts and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes 2-3 of the assignments within the portfolio fail to demonstrate a clear and appropriate application of the geographic concepts and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes None of the assignments within the portfolio demonstrate a clear or appropriate application of the geographic concepts and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 17 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05

Second Literacy: Values Objectives All of the artifacts within the portfolio clearly demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of value systems and their interconnection with the cultures in which they are found, yet openness to the possibility that there may be common goals and principles that can serve as the basis for intercultural judgments and demonstrates that the student is sensitive to value questions. At least 2 of the artifacts within the portfolio clearly demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of value systems and their interconnection with the cultures in which they are found, yet openness to the possibility that there may be common goals and principles that can serve as the basis for intercultural judgments and demonstrates that the student is sensitive to value questions. Only one of the artifacts within the portfolio clearly demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of value systems and their interconnection with the cultures in which they are found, yet openness to the possibility that there may be common goals and principles that can serve as the basis for intercultural judgments and demonstrates that the student is sensitive to value questions. None of the artifacts within the portfolio clearly demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of value systems and their interconnection with the cultures in which they are found, yet openness to the possibility that there may be common goals and principles that can serve as the basis for intercultural judgments and demonstrates that the student is sensitive to value questions. Copyright This material is protected by federal copyright law and may not be reused or distributed without written permission of the author. Syllabus Last Updated Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:40 PM GGH200 F2A 2023 DL by Peter Johnson - Park University https://app.park.edu/syllabus/syllabus.aspx?ID=1025248 19 of 19 10/27/23, 14:05