Download World Regions Geography 132

World Regions Geography 132.81
Meetings: M/W
10:30am-12:24pm
Hillsdale Campus; Room 14
Mr. Omo (517) 688-9896
Objectives:
In this regional approach to geography, the students and the teacher
attempt to gather knowledge and appreciation for each of the regions of the world
(for example, South Asia, East Asia, and Russia and the Transcaucasus. Each
student is responsible for outlining and presenting specific information about one
of the twelve regions of the world.
Some of the topics to be covered for each region are: the landscape,
range of climate, environmental geography, population and settlement, cultural
coherence, geopolitical framework, economic and social development.
Associate Degree Outcomes (ADO)
 ADO #5
Understand human behavior and social systems, the
principles which govern them, and their implications for the present and
future
 ADO #10
Understand and respect the diversity and interdependence
of peoples and cultures.
Grading:
The student’s grade in this course is based on the overall average of
points earned for their regional presentations, map quizzes, worksheets, and any
extra credit offered by the teacher. The teacher reserves the right to refuse or
discount any late assignments.
Resources:
Globalization and Diversity, 4th edition, Rowtree, et al 2011
Video tapes
Maps/Atlas
The WorldWide Web
Jackson Community College Grading Scale
93-100%
88-92%
83-87%
78-82%
73-77%
68-72%
63-67%
58-62%
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
.5