Fall 2024 - GEOG 100 D100

Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

Class Number: 3880

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2024
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Scott Peters
    swpeters@sfu.ca
    Office Hours: Wednesdays 10:30-11:20 AM

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Schedule

Week

Wednesday Class

Friday Class

1 – Sept. 4 & 6

Introductory Class

This is Geography

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 1.1-1.11

2 – Sept. 11 & 13

Humans, the Environment, and Sustainability

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 1.12-1.13

Quiz 1 Closes 11:59 PM

Population and Health

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 2

3 – Sept. 18 & 20

Guest Lecture: Dr. Rosemary Collard

Quiz 2 Closes 11:59 PM

Culture

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 4

4 – Sept. 25 & 27

Migration

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 3 Quiz 3 Closes 11:59 PM

Languages

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 5

5 – Oct. 2 & 4

Tourism

Quiz 4 Closes 11:59 PM

Religion

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 6

6 – Oct. 9 & 11

Ethnicity & Race

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 7 Quiz 5 Closes 11:59 PM

Midterm – In Class

7 – Oct. 16 & 18

Guest Lecture: Dr. Rachel Dodds

*No in-person office hours this week

Guest Lecture: Dr. Patrick Brouder

8 – Oct. 23 & 25

Political Geography

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 8

Food & Agriculture

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 9

9 – Oct. 30 & Nov. 1

Guest Lecture: Dr. Nicholas Blomley

Quiz 6 Closes 11:59 PM

Development

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 10

10 – Nov. 6 & 8

Industry

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 11 Quiz 7 Closes 11:59 PM

Services & Settlements

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 12

11 – Nov. 13 & 15

Economic Geography

Quiz 8 Closes 11:59 PM

Urban Patterns

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 13

12 – Nov. 20 & 22

Guest Lecture: Dr. Eugene McCann

Quiz 9 Closes 11:59 PM

Resource Issues

Readings: Rubenstein Ch. 14

13 – Nov. 27 & 29

Globalization

Quiz 10 Closes 11:59 PM

Review Class and Final Exam Preparation

Geography In the News - Mini

Paper Due by 11:59 PM

Dec 5 – 17

Exam Period

Exam Period




Geography in the News - Mini Paper 25% of final grade

Due November 29th, 11:59 PM

Description:

This mini paper is a chance for you to connect course concepts with real-world current events. Choose a news article from a reputable source (no social media posts) that has been published in the last six months.

 

You will then need to explain and comment on the article bringing in 3-4 of the geographical concepts talked about in this course. These concepts can bring context to the article, explain what is happening in a critical way, and allow you to make educated connections to other issues or predictions for how the issue might progress.

 

You will need to complete additional research to back up your claims and connections, with a minimum of 4 academic sources beyond the textbook. Proper citation is expected, both in-text and a separate bibliography

 

Grade Breakdown

·         Summary of the chosen article – 4 points

 

·         Clear integration of geographic concepts – 10 points

 

·         Evidence of research and valuation of sources – 3 points

 

·         Logic and flow of the paper – 5 points

 

·         Citation and Bibliography – 3 points

 

·         Total of 25 points

 

 

Grading

  • 10 Quizzes (2% each) 20%
  • Mid Term 25%
  • Geography In the News - Mini Paper 25%
  • Final Exam 30%

NOTES:

Grading Scale

Letter Grade

%

Definition

A+

95.5-100

Excellent Performance

A

85-95

A-

80-84.5

B+

77.5-79.5

Good Performance

B

73-77

B-

70-72.5

C+

67.5-69.5

Satisfactory Performance

C

63-67

C-

60-62.5

Marginal Performance

D

50-59.5

F

0-49.5

Fail/ Unsatisfactory Performance



Academic Integrity: SFU’s Academic Integrity web site is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University.

Deliverables late policies: There will be no extensions given for missed quizzes.

For the midterm and final exam there needs to be a documented reason for absence in ADVANCE of the exam in order for accommodations to be made.

The mini-paper will be deducted 10% per day after the due date.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Contemporary Human Geography 5th Edition (Rubenstein, 2023)

You can buy it here HERE

RECOMMENDED READING:

Castree, N., Kitchin, R. and Rogers, A., 2013. A dictionary of human geography. Oxford University Press.

Library link HERE

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.