GEOGRAPHY 5

ENVIRIONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Instructor:	Jennifer Gillespie~ M. S. Geosciences, B.A. Geography
Office Hours: MIW 8:00 - 8:55 am and 12:00 -1:00 pm
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Course Objective
Welcome to Environmental Conditions I The goal of this course is to introduce you to the fascinating world of weather, and provide you with a better understanding of why the atmosphere behaves as it does. We will explore many topics including cloud formation, severe storms, weather forecasting, climates, and El Nino. Because weather is a science, great care will be taken to insure the material is presented clearly and interactively. The course is designed to equip you with the skills to identify cloud types, weather patterns, and climates; interpret weather maps; read basic weather instruments; and make simple weather predictions. One field trip will be offered during the semester.

Required Textbook and Materials:	Bring your book to class, we will use it!

•	Christopherson, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fifth Edition.

•	A set of colored pencils

Attendance
WANT TO PASS? THEN COME TO CLASS!! Each class is packed with information you will need to pass your exams. You cannot rely solely on your textbook for this one. Attendance will be taken. Excessive absences will get you dropped from the class.

WE WON’T WAIT, SO DON’T BE LATE!! We have a lot to cover, so class will start on the hour. If you are late, pick up any handouts and get any notes you missed after class.
Being late = missed information, class disruption, and will effect your grade.

Exams and Assignments
•	3 exams
•	I final exam (comprehensive)
•	Exam format: Multiple choice, truelfalse, terms, map or diagram exercises, short essay
•	We will review for exams, and you will get study guides
•	Weekly quizzes to help you stay on track
•	Quiz format: Terms, fill-in, short essay, multiple choice
•	Assignments: Worksheets, outdoor observations (weather permitting), 1 Video Assignment, 1 Article Review, 1 Field Trip

*No make-up work or exams. No extra credit. No late assignments.

*Extra curricular activity participants must turn their work in early if their events fall on dates that assignments and tests are due.