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.
Each group will produce 2 consulting memos during the semester. The first is a geographic analysis of one of the world's countries and the second is a geograpic analysis of an (a) industry, (b) a company in that industry, and a product that company makes. Below are detailed instructions for each project. However, before you begin please read the following two documents.
The first provides you with information on how to format your projects as memos. The second provides you with information on how to cite the sources of information that you use to complete your work.
"The Financial Meltdown and the Future of American Politics" -- Find out why times are so tough from Nobel prize winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman.
Itunes: The Financial meltdown[Paul Krugman --57m15s]. A discusssion of the problems of the U.S. and World economy.
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.
