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Course Information |
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Course Name and Number: |
Geography of Louisiana-Geography 310 |
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Instructor: |
Steve Graves |
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Class Room: |
GTM 135 |
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Scheduled Class Time: |
T/Th 2:00-3:50 |
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Dr. Graves’ Office: |
GTM 127C |
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Dr. Graves Office phone: |
257-2774 |
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E-Mail: |
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Office Hours: |
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Department Phone: |
257-3427 |
Course Description
310: Geography of Louisiana. 0-3-3
Open to junior, senior and graduate students. The climate, natural regions,
and resources of Louisiana; cultural development, sources of and distribution
of the population; settlements and agriculture are examined.
This class is designed to introduce students to the
myriad of patterns and processes that describe and define the state of
Louisiana. During the quarter we will discuss the physical geography of
Louisiana, as well as its politics, economics, architecture, folkways,
agriculture and urban issues among other things.
Required Materials
Required Materials: On-line
textbook
Classroom Activities
Class time will be largely
devoted to discussion of assigned readings. Generally, I will try to use
lectures to direct your attention to significant matters assigned in the
readings or to supplement readings. The more the class discusses, the less I
lecture. Other learning activities may include: map reading and construction,
studying local applications of the topic, perhaps even some videos or guest
speakers.
Click
to go to Class Reading and Assignment Page
Attendance and other Obligations
Attendance is mandatory. In accordance with
university policy, attendance will be taken each class session and used to aid
in your quarter-end evaluation. If you must miss a class AND you miss an
in-class assignment, you must produce a written excuse in order to make up your
work, or to be excused from taking the assignment.
Because irregular attendance can become a chronic problem
that undermines the overall quality of my courses, I require students to sign a
course contract, which essentially states that they have read the course
policies and that they agree to follow them. Click here to access the course contract
Pop Quizzes
On occasions during the course of
the quarter quizzes may be administered, probably on-line. Such quizzes will
cover material covered in assigned readings.
Major Exams
There will be two exams during
the quarter. The second exam will not be comprehensive. The format of
the test will vary according to the type of material covered.
Make-up Exams. . If a person misses an exam
and is able to produce a valid excuse for his or her absence then he or she
will be allowed to take an equivalent exam within one week of their return to
class. Failure to produce a valid excuse for a missed exam will result in a
grade of 0 for that exam.
Research Project
During the course of the quarter
one or more course projects will be assigned. Details will be forthcoming in class and on the writing
assignments web page.
Map Quizzes
One or two map quizzes will be
administered during the quarter. These quizzes are an easy source of grade
points and are designed to test you on the most basic components of geographic
knowledge.
Click
here for details on the map quiz.
Evaluation
Grades will be determined by your
performance on the various assignments and tests as well as your
attendance/participation where appropriate.
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Tentative Grading Regime |
Percent |
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Attendance and participation |
5 |
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Quizzes |
15 |
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Class Projects |
35 |
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Exam I |
20 |
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Exam II |
25 |
Grade Scale
A = (90-100%)
B = (80-89%)
C = (70-79%)
D = (60-69%)
F = (59% or less)
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If you have comments or suggestions, email me at sgraves@latech.edu