GEOG 400W/500 Population GeographyFall 2017Tuesday, 4:20 – 7:00pmHEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING 2121CRN 14235

Catalog Description: Advanced study of a specialized topic in geography. The choice of the topic may vary according to the availability of faculty expertise and student interest. This is a writing intensive course. This course may be repeated once provided it is a different topic and with the permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211 or ENGL 221c or ENGL 231c. GEOG 100s or GEOG 101s, or permission of the instructor. Course Objectives: This course provides a deep dive into demographic analysis techniques and the implications of change upon governance and social structures. The goals of the course are two-fold: 1) To examine the relationship between people and place as presented in population data. 2) To assess the impact of population policy, displacement, and urbanization on vulnerability from national to individual scales.

Course Warning: This is a 400 level course. A strong understanding of environmental and or human geography is expected before starting this course. The ability to write clearly for scientific outlets is also needed for success. These topics and skills will be built upon, but there is not time to review basics. If you feel that your grasp on these areas are weak or you have not completed the prerequisites please discuss your course selection with the instructor before the end of add drop week. Although the class is an elective, it is not an easy A. To keep up with the fast pace of this course you must be willing to adhere to strict schedules for reading and writing deadlines. Failure to complete course readings will have detrimental results on your outcome. As a W course this course is writing intensive. At least 51% of the grade comes from writing activities including: essay exams, the term paper, and assignments leading up to the term paper.

Textbook: There is one required textbook for the course:Newbold, K. Bruce. 2017. Population Geography: Tools and Issues. (3rd edition). Rowman and Littlefield. (Please note that the 3rd Edition is the one used in this course!)

Instructor: Nicole S. Hutton Shannon, Ph.D.

Office: BAL 7012

Telephone: 757-683-3947

Email: nhuttons@odu.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday 8 am – 9 am and 2 pm - 4 pm and Thursday 8 am -9 am

Course Evaluation:Exams – will be taken in class. I will provide paper for you. Answers should be

provided in essay format (write until you have fully answered each question within the time limit). Content will come from the chapters and lectures associated with that section of the course material. If you fail to attend class for the exam period without contacting the instructor in advance with a valid and documented health, religious, or loss related reason, no credit will be received. Exam dates are:

September 26 November 28

Annotated Bibliography* – should include 4 to 6 sources (Double spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, 1 inch margins). Peer reviewed articles are preferred, however, strong pieces from newspapers, books, and other media outlets may be considered. Citations are to appear in Chicago Style and be followed by a paragraph or two of explanation including: a summary of the source’s methods and findings, the relevance of the source to your research, the utility of the source in the field, and the validity of the source. Sources should be preceded by a one to two page research justification stating the relevance of the work to the existing literature in the field. Due on:

October 24These will be reviewed by at least two of your peers in class on the due date. They will evaluate the rationale for your study, quality of your sources, and potential for integration into a final research product. Assignments and reviewer notes must be turned-in before leaving class to receive credit. Grades will be based on the structure of the annotated bibliography and receipt of both peer reviews. If you are unable to attend class for a documented and excusable reason on the due date arrangements for alternate review may be made in advance.* Students enrolled in GEOG 500 are expected to include 6 to 8 sources and 2 to 4 pages of preface.

Term Paper* – will be the final draft of the research you have been conducting throughout the semester. The paper must be 12 to 15 pages (Double spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, 1 inch margins). References, tables, and figures will not count toward the page requirement. Section headings are desirable. A minimum of 8 citations are required. Citations, tables, and figures do not count toward the page number. This paper must make a strong argument based on gaps in the existing literature wherein geographic distribution of the population shifted as a result of environmental or political strain. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will result in a grade of F for the assignment. If you have any concerns or questions about

Exams: (2 @ 15% each) 30%Annotated Bibliography: 15%Term Paper: 20%Participation: 15%Course Journal: 20%

Revised Paper 10% Reflection 10%

_____________________________Total possible grade: 100%

plagiarism please contact the instructor in advance of the due date to prevent misuse. Papers should be turned by 11:59pm via blackboard as word documents. Late assignments will have a letter grade deducted for each day past the deadline unless accommodations have been made with the instructor in advance. The due date is:

November 14* Students enrolled in GEOG 500 are expected to write 15 to 18 pages in the format of an academic journal relevant to their field of study.

Participation* – is expected in each class. Students should be prepared to comment on and relate the readings to historic and current events. During any class, students may be called on to direct the discussion of the material based on their comprehension and personal reflections regarding its relationship to world news. At least five substantive contribution must be made through-out the semester. Each contribution is three points toward the participation grade. Extra Credit may be received for up to three quality contributions above the requirement and applied to the term paper grade.*Students enrolled in GEOG 500 are expected to teach one chapter. The topic must be selected in consultation with the instructor by September 12, fill 60 - 75 minutes, and include: a presentation and guided activity or discussion.

The Course Journal – is a compilation of a revised term paper and reflection on the course. Term papers should be revised based on instructor feedback and appear in your blackboard as a word document with track changes. A two to three page (Double spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, 1 inch margins) reflection about your experience exploring your research topic and engaging in the writing process must also be submitted electronically to earn full credit on the Journal. The due date for both is at the end of the exam period on:

December 12 Extra Credit - 10 points toward your lowest exam grade may be earned for attending an activity during GIS week (November 13-17). Suggested activities occur during the day on November 14 or on the evening of November 16. Additional scheduling details will be provided at a later time. To prove that you attended an event take a selfie and email it to the instructor with a brief note including: the event title, date, and statement on how it related to geography.

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Course Policies:Attendance – is not formally a part of your grade, however, failure to attend class will result in poor performance on exams, quizzes, and reflections. Not all of the content of the exams is from the book and lecture notes may require further explanation to ensure mastery of the concept. Further, it is ODU policy that students are expected to attend every meeting of their classes. You are expected to attend class and arrive on-time and stay through the end of the class period. Classes will not meet on the following dates:

October 10 Fall Holiday Break November 21 Thanksgiving Week December 12 Exams

Grade Scale – Grades will not be rounded up in this course.A 93-100 A- 90-92.9 B+ 87-89.9 B 83-86.9 B- 80-82.9C+ 77-79.9 C 73-76.9 C- 70-72.9 D+ 67-69.9 D 63-66.9 D- 60-62.9F 59.9 and under

Honor Code – The Old Dominion University Honor Code is in effect at all times in this class. Your name on an exam, paper, or assignment constitutes your acceptance of the Honor Code: “I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of dishonesty or deception such as lying, cheating, and plagiarism, which are honor violations. I am further aware that as a member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the Honor System. I will report to an Honor Council hearing as summoned.”Plagiarism – “A student will have committed plagiarism if he or she reproduces someone else’s work without acknowledging the source; or if a source is cited which the student has not cited or used. Examples of plagiarism include: submitting a research paper obtained from a commercial research service, the Internet, or from another student as if it were original work; making simple changes to borrow material while leaving the organization, content, or phraseology intact; or copying material from a source, supplying proper documentation, but leaving out quotation marks. Plagiarism also occurs in a group project if one or more members of the group does none of the group’s work and participates in none of the group’s activities, but attempts to take credit for the work of the group.” Plagiarism is not tolerated in this class. Students with Special Needs – In compliance with PL94-142 and federal legislation affirming the rights of disabled individuals, provisions will be made for students with special needs on an individual basis. The student must be identified as “special needs” by the university and provide a letter from the Office of

Educational Accessibility (OEA). Any accommodations will be based upon written guidelines from the OEA. All students are expected to fulfill all course requirements. Email – Students are required to use valid Old Dominion University email accounts to send official information and notices and are held responsible for accessing electronic mail to obtain official University communications. Students should use their secure ODU email account to communicate with professors.Sexual Harassment – Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcomed and unsolicited conduct of a sexual nature, physical or verbal, by a member of the opposite sex or the same sex. Sexual harassment in any situation is prohibited. It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide students and employees with an environment for learning and working which is free of sexual harassment whether by members of the same sex or opposite sex, which is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the 1963 Civil Rights Act. For more information: http://www.odu.edu/ao/polnproc/pdfs/6320.pdfWithdrawal – Your participation in this course indicates your acceptance of this teaching focus, requirements, and policies. Please review the syllabus and the course requirements as soon as possible. If you believe that the nature of this course does not meet your interests, needs or expectations, if you are not prepared for the amount of work involved or if you anticipate the class meetings, assignment deadlines, or abiding by the course policies will constitute an unacceptable hardship for you, you should drop the course by the drop/add deadline, which is located in the ODU schedule of classes. The last day to drop without a W is November 8.Course Evaluations – Course evaluations are submitted online. You will be notified by email when you should evaluate this course. The link to the Course Evaluation System (under Academic Resources) is available at the university homepage: www.odu.edu. You will need your UIN and password. Please take time to evaluate this course when asked to do so. All evaluations are anonymous. Final Grades – Instructors are not permitted to give out grades via telephone or email. In order to find out what grade you earned in this course, you must go to LeoOnline at the university home page www.leoonline.edu. You will need your UIN and password.Career Management Center – The Career Management Center offers a Career Advantage Program, which provides opportunities to gain work experience related to your major through internships, cooperative education or practical experience outside the classroom. The College of Arts and Letters has career coaches to assist in this process by providing help with resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, and interviewing skills. You may stop by the office BAL 1006 (tel. 757-683-4388) or email cmc@odu.edu for more information. Their website is http://www.odu.edu/ao/cmc/index.php.

Schedule: (may be subject to change) Date Chapters and Assignments8/29 Course Introduction9/5 Chapter 1 and 2

9/12 Chapter 3 9/19 Chapter 4 and 59/26 Exam 110/3 Chapter 6 and 7

10/10 Fall Break10/17 Chapter 8 (MA)10/24 Suitability Assessments / Annotated Bibliography Due10/31 Chapter 911/7 Chapter 10

11/14 Chapter 11 / Final Paper Due11/21 Thanksgiving11/28 Exam 212/5 Course Wrap-up and Conclusion

12/12 3:45 – 6:45 pm Course Journal Due

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