The University of Western Ontario
Department of Geography

*SAMPLE OUTLINE*
Geography 020E Course Outline
    GEOGRAPHY: A SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - WINTER TERM

Instructor: Dr. J. Hopkins
Telephone: 679-2111x5027
Office Hours: T.B.A.
Office: #2423 SSC
Preceptor: Kim Holland, M.Sc. (Office: #2312 SSC)

Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00-12:00, SSC, #2050 Labs Sections: Continued from Fall Term

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Geography is presented as the study of spatial relationships, with humans and their natural environment examined as separate and interacting systems. Concepts and material exemplify geography as a spatial and social science leading to a greater understanding of the earth as human habit.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Geography 020E is essentially taught as two interrelated half courses over two terms. The first term, Fall 1998, was devoted to topics and concepts in Physical Geography--the natural environment--with Professor King. The second term addresses aspects of Human Geography--the built environment--with Professor Hopkins. Throughout the entire course, the central concern is the interaction of humans with their environment.

TEXT AND MANUALS
a. Required Text:. Fellman,J., Getis, A., and J. Getis (1999). Human Geography:
    Landscapes of Human Activities, 6thedition. Toronto: W.C. Brown. (5th edition
    is also acceptable)
b. Required Lab Manual: Geog 020E Lab Manual: A manual containing all the lab
    assignments for this term is available at cost from UWO Bookstore.

LECTURE TIMETABLE (Sample):

LECTURE SCHEDULE
Note: Reference to the 'Text' in this timetable refers to the book "Human
    Geography: Landscapes of Human Activities", 6th edition, by J. Fellman, A.
    Getis, and J. Getis, listed above.

LAB TIMETABLE
Lab sections are taught by graduate Teaching Assistants and are supervised by the departmental Preceptor, Kim Holland, M.Sc. (Office: SSC #2312). See Lab Manual for further details.

ASSIGNMENTS
The labs and the lab exercises are designed to reinforce and to supplement ideas discussed in the lectures and in the course text. Attendance at the labs is mandatory for all students; it is not optional. Because of severe space constraints it will be extremely difficult for students to attend an alternative lab if you miss your regular lab.

Readings from the course text are assigned for every lecture topic (see lecture schedule above). These readings are designed to reinforce and supplement the lecture. The lectures will not duplicate the text. You must attend the lectures, do the readings, and complete the labs, in order to succeed in this course. Having your own copy of the text is an obvious advantage as both intensive and extensive use is made of it in the course. You will be expected to be familiar with all the terms in the text's glossary.

EVALUATION
A student's final grade in the course will be compiled as follows:

Note: Not all labs have equal weight.

EXTENSIONS, LATE ASSIGNMENTS, PLAGIARISM, ADDS/DROPS, APPEALS
You are advised to read the course calender to familiarize yourself with the University's regulations and procedures concerning grades, regulations, penalties and appeals ('relief').

Completed formal lab assignments are due the week immediately after they are assigned; to be handed in to the Teaching Assistant at the beginning of the lab. Extensions and penalties for late assignments are at the discretion of the individual Lab Instructor. Late labs will not be accepted after a lab assignment has been graded and returned. In such instances, the student will automatically be awarded a zero for that assignment. Plagiarism is unacceptable and those who tempt fate will be persecuted to the fullest extent allowed under the University's regulations. Please avoid this experience and do your own work.

The date of the final examination has been set by the Office of the Registrar and will not be changed. If you consider that you have grounds to write the final examination on an alternate date, you must follow the procedure established by the Dean's Office and complete the appropriate forms. The same holds for dropping the course.

Should you feel your final grade in the course is biased, inaccurate or unfair, you do have the right to appeal your mark. Be aware that marks may be raised--as well as lowered--through an appeal process. Please refer to the Western Calendar prior to doing so. In an attempt to avoid such time-consuming and stressful procedures, be assured that each and every piece of work is graded carefully. Be aware that marks may be raised--as well as lowered--through an appeal process.

It is very much in your own interest to seek assistance and adjustments as early as possible, and always in advance of the event.

MUTUAL EXPECTATIONS
You can expect me to come prepared for, and attend, all lectures regularly and punctually. I will strive to promote a collegial atmosphere of mutual respect conducive to the exchange of ideas and learning. I demand the same from you. Reading during a lecture, the disturbing consumption of food or drink, littering the classroom, the use of walkmans, radios and other activities which may impede the ability of you or other students to learn are unacceptable behaviours. If we all abide by this code of civility and mutual respect, we set the stage for a healthy and stimulating intellectual forum.

Finally, if you have problems with the course, please seek assistance from your peers, your Lab Instructor, the Preceptor, and me during my office hours. I am approachable; I welcome your questions.

PLEASE NOTE
Course content and order of presentations may deviate from this
general outline due to unforeseen circumstances