Geog.207 - Executive Summary

GEOGRAPHY 207 (WINTER 1996)

Economic and Business Geography

Executive Summary

URL for this Page: http://faculty.washington.edu/krumme/207/esummary.html

To see the Class Syllabus, click here
To see the Course Outline, By Week, with Readings and other Resources click here
To see the Class Calendar (with Due Dates and Tests), click here
Texts: ( University Book Store)
- Brian Goodall. Dictionary of Human Geography. Penguin Paperback.
- Michael J. Healey and Brian W. Ilberry. Location and Change: Perspectives on Economic Geography. Oxford University Press. 1990 (Paperback)
- Other Books (On Reserve, OUGL)
Needed: Common sense and strong interests in Geography & Economics
Required: Regular attendance: T/Th 11:30 - 1:20; 101 Thompson
Instructors: Gunter Krumme and Carlos Tovares; <econgeog@u>
Office Hours (Krumme, Smith 416B, Tel.: 543-9089):
- Mondays__ 10-11;
- Tuesday__ 1:30-2:30;
- Thursday__1:30-2:30;
Office Hours (Tovares, Smith 430): Mo 9-10am; We 1-2pm
Absences from Tuesday or Thursday class meetings (or any part of them): need to be made up : Please scout for the best class notes and check with us for accuracy. We would like to see your class notes and your notes from readings for any missed time. Remember, every 2 hour meeting represents 5% of total class time for the quarter. Attendance will be recorded for both the first and the second hour of each class meeting.
Evaluation and Grades
- 40%: In-Class Examination
  - 4 x 1/2 hour (closed-book) tests (one every two weeks) 5% each
  - Final Examination (open-notebook) 20%
- 40%: Your Project
  - Collaborative Course Proposal ("Joint Exercise") 20%
  - Paper, Plan or Report/Journal 20%
- 20%: Other Exercises & Assignments, Attendance, Participation
There will be a few opportunities to earn extra-credits ("Bonus").
The Mini-Midterms cannot be made up (There will be 5 tests, only your four best ones will count). The Final Examination cannot be taken before the officially scheduled time.
E-Mail Account: Required by second week. Please send us your first e-mail message in which you tell us everything you feel we ought to know about your background and interests (so that we can serve you better). Please check your email-box regularly (at least twice a week).
UWIN and Internet Access (Lynx or Netscape): Ability to access UWIN and either "LYNX" or Netscape is required by the end of Monday's first Lab Session (January 8). No exceptions. (You can access LYNX via UWIN and then "INTERNET RESOURCES" or via "S" on the Unix Menu which also includes "U" for Uwin and "E" for E-Mail). E-Mail Machines (also for UWIN and LYNX) are readily available in Smith 411 ("Lynx in Lounge"). Netscape will be available in the OUGL Lab.

Lab: It is probably a good idea to attend the Monday Project-Related "Skill-Lab" regularly. However, you can make an arrangement with Professor Krumme to make this a "remote" (by modem) experience provided that (a) you already have these skills or are acquiring them elsewhere; (b) that you are in contact with your group (for the first five weeks); and (c) that you make continuous progress on your project (parts 1 and 2). You will have to send a one-page (300-350 words) "Report" for every "Remote-Monday" by Monday night in which you record your remote activities for your project, such as your library and Internet searches (be specific); your readings (identify their relevance for your project); your communications with other members of your group; or drafts of your write-ups. This remote write-up is independent of other assignments for this class (unless you make special arrangements).
Make sure you hand in your "Skill-Check-off List(s)" (Bonus Points) after your skills have been validated.
Students are encouraged to link this class (and particularly its project-component) to an Internship (with or without academic credit) or a Service-Learning experience.
Notebook: Classnotes & excerpts from readings and other class-related materials ("personalized text"); this Notebook can be used as a resource for and during part of the final examination. Let us know if you maintain your Notebook in your own Home Page. Appropriate arrangements for the final examination will then be made (for you to be able to consult your electronic Notebook)
It is generally a good idea to maintain your own "glossary" which will help you to keep track of special terminology & jargon. Hardcopy and electronic Glossaries, including Brian Goodall's Dictionary of Human Geography, will assist you in this task.
Introduction to (Review of) geographic investigations and research
Concentration: you are asked to select a "Sub-field of Economic Geography" (i.e. an area of inquiry in which you are particularly interested). This concentration has two functions: (a) it provides the preparation for your more specific case study during the second 5 weeks; and (b) it represents your contribution to the "collaborative theme" (selected from about 15 predetermined themes) and work which your group will submit as a "Joint Report to the Chair of the Geography Department" (with joint and individual contributions). This Joint Report will be due on Thursday of 5th week. The report shall represent a well-documented proposal for a new Economic Geography course with the original "Theme" (or something similar) as a title. It will be up to the group to determine how the content of this new course will be subdivided and coordinated. The course segment for which you will be responsible should become your "concentration". The title of your individual case study (part 2 of the project for the last 5 weeks) should be selected from within your concentration.
Case Study: During the second part of the quarter, you will work on a case study (related to your concentration) which can represent
1. some limited academic research,
2. a "plan" for some future business (Business Plan) , employment, internship or service learning experience, or
3. a "journal" or "report" on some present internship or service learning commitment.
This "Case Study" can be presented in anyone of a variety of formats, including
- hardcopy paper
- in a "Home Page" (with or without graphics)
- as a "Poster" (on cardboard)
- as a "Portfolio"
- as a self-made Video (Tape)
Illustrations and graphics can substitute for up to half of the required writing.
Portfolio: Organized collection of "research"/"plan"/"journal" documents and related resource materials. A portfolio may serve as an option for presenting Project Part II in lieu of a poster, home page or (longer) paper. It has to be accompanied by an explanatory write-up.
Teaching / Learning Style: "Active"; "Participatory"; "Collaborative";
Participation: You should be prepared to participate in class discussions.
Readings: You need to be aware of the general nature of the readings prior to the class for which they are assigned.
Assignments: All hand-in assignments are due on the announced date. They may count 1/2 (50%) if handed in within a week of due-date.
Writing / "W": Inquire about the possibility of receiving "W" credit
Examinations: Four (Brief) Midterms (5% each; starting in 2nd week) & Final (30% of course grade; in-class, partially open-notebook). See some old Examinations for sample questions.
Emergencies: Contact one of your instructors in cases of emergencies which necessitate your absence or delay of assignments ("dog ate paper"; "computer crashed"): by telephone or e-mail. Make frequent back-up files of (or print out) any vital assignments.

Getty's Reminder: "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights."

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