ACADEMIC HONESTY STANDARDS Be sure to read, understand, and follow these standards. Breaches of the policy will result in a grade of F for the course or will be referred to the Dean of Students as necessary.
BLACKBOARD Blackboard will only be used for the posting of grades unless otherwise directed in class.
GOOGLE EARTH LANDSCAPE SUPPLEMENTS First, download Google Earth to your computer (see link above).To access the Google Earth PLACES either just click on the file or or right click it and download it to your computer. In the latter case, open Google Earth and use <FILE / OPEN> to access the file. The files are in KML or KMZ format.
GEOGRAPHY & EARTH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MISSION AND GOALS
Mission Statement: Geography Earth Science Department: The Geography-Earth Science Department at Shippensburg University is committed to student learning and personal development through innovative teaching, high quality field application, and use of geotechnology in all aspects of departmental programs. These commitments will deepen students' appreciation of Geography-Earth Science, encourage life-long learning, and enable Geography-Earth Science majors to teach at the middle/secondary level, to enter a geography-earth science related professional career, or to pursue a higher degree.
Common Goals for Geography-Earth Science Program: (1) Develop student mastery of substantive disciplinary knowledge focusing on the six essential elements of geography outlined in the National Geography Standards Geography for Life. (2) Develop student proficiency in one or more of the geo-techniques. (3) Facilitate student proficiency in communication and analytical skills. (4) Foster an appreciation of having a geographic perspective that will serve as the basis for life-long learning. (5) Provide a well-articulated curriculum, strong academic and career advising, and opportunities for research, collaboration, and field experiences.
