Welcome GEO 101 Spring 2011 Class!

Greetings class!

I am very excited to begin this course with all of you! My goals for the semester are to help all of you learn more about the subject of Geography. Over the course of the semester, we will be studying the natural features of the Earth, in addition to its processes. I hope to assist you in being able to identify more place on a map, use geography to form mental maps of places, and foster a better understanding of Earth processes, including, weather, climate, and natural landforms

If you ever have a question on our course, please feel free to email me at tsilwick@cecil.edu.

Here's your first homework assignment:

Question: What are your goals for Geo 101? Please list at least three things that you are hoping to learn in this course.

Assignment: Please submit your answer to the question above in a paper, not to exceed 1/2 page. Your answer should be 6 to 10 sentences, typed.

Thanks!

TS 1/24/2011

Final Exam Update: 5/8 + Extra Credit

Hi Class,

There are a few copies of the final exam for anyone that is looking to complete the test before Monday at 6:30pm. The exams were made avaialble this morning in the math lab in the arts and sciences bldg. I will pick up the tests after the conclusion of the class session on Monday 5/10. Everyone must take the final between now and then or you will receive a zero grade.

I have just emailed around a word document review with a map and questions to assist you in studying for the exam. This is not an exhaustive review, meaning that it doesn't include all the exam topics just a few to assist in your studies. If you did not receive it, please email me.

There are 5 pts of extra credit for the final exam. Remember the assignment you did in week 2 about goal setting? If you revisit that assignment and assess how well you achieved your goal I will give you 5 pts. Assignments need to be at least 8 sentences.. due Monday 5/10.

Thanks,

TS

Review Terms Ch 16 & 18

Hi Class,

Here are the review terms from chapers 16 and 18 for the final exam.

Chapter 16:
fluvial landform
fluvial processes
alluvium
stream erosion
stream transportation
stream deposition
stream load
graded stream
natural levee
the geographic cycle p.565

Chapter 18:
shoreline
coast
bay
estuary
marine cliff
beach
delta
coral reef
deflation
dust storm
sand dune
loess: how does this impact agriculture?
Global Change and Coastal Environments p624

The final exam will include a map exercise as well.More deatils will be given in class on Monday 5/3 as part of an inclass review activity.

TS

Updated!! Homework Due 5/3-- Now 5/5

Hi Class,

I received an email that a few students were having some difficulties access the homework assignment. Since I cannot control technical issues I will extend the deadline for the homework until Wednesday at 10pm.

Assignment due by May 5th at 10pm
Pg 539 in your text..
Choose 1 topic..

15.1 Sinking Cities

15.2 The Great Lakes

Please choose one topic, read the article in your textbook and answer the corresponding questions. Worth 30 pts.


Thanks,

TS

Review Terms Chapter 11- 13

Chapter 11:
mineral
rock
3 types of rock
>igneous
>metamorphic
>sedimentary
basalt
quartz
granite
magma
strata
sediment
fossil fuels
cycle of rock change

ch 12
core
mantle
crust
continental vs oceanic crust
lithosphere
plate tectonics

ch 13:
landforms
geomorphology
volcano
shield volcano
fault
earthquake
tsunami

Review Terms Chapters 14 & 15

Chapter 14:
weathering
regolith
mass wasting
chemical weathering
physical weathering
bedrock
sediment
earthflow
landslide
scarification
ice wedge

Chapter 15:
infiltration
runoff
groundwater
water table
stream
channel
discharge
drainage basin
watershed
flood
lake

Africa Assignment

Hi Class,

Please familiarize yourself with this map of Africa. We will be having a map quiz of April 26th.

While looking at the map, locate the following:

Nile River

South Africa

Nigeria

Sudan

Morocco

Ethiopia

No need to turn in the assignment, just complete it and bring your atlas to class.

Thanks,

TS