After enrolling in this course, you should click on the appropriate on-line
orientation for the semester you are enrolled in this course. Go to the orientation for... After completing the online orientation (above) you should log into the
PALS system to read the syllabus and gain access to all the course materials.
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General Information About this Course
This course is a study of the interrelationships of humans and the physical
environment, including the origins of language, religion, social, economic,
and political patterns. Emphasis will also be placed on drug trafficking
and other US-Mexico border issues. This course satisfies the behavioral science requirement in most degree plans.
Textbook, Readings and Materials
Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture, 8th Edition, by deBlij, Murphy, and Fouberg. 2006. Wiley Press. ISBN: 978-0-471-67951-6.
You will also be using the resources of PALS (a secure Web site at SAC) in
order to complete this course. PALS is an online tool designed for
Internet courses, and it provides you with tools such as email, discussion
bulletin board, online quizzes, and direct access to your course grades. Click here to enter the PALS
system.
Click here to learn how this course applies to the International
Studies Certificate at SAC.
Course Grading System
The total course grade will based on the three quizzes, a Midterm Exam, a Final Exam, the exercise, and participation in online discussion activities.
Standard 10% letter grade cutoffs will be applied (e.g., A is 90% or more,
B is 80-89.9%, C is 70-79.9%, etc).
Course Schedule - consult the syllabus in WebCT once you have enroled in this course.
Contact Information:
Department of Chemistry/Earth Sciences/Astronomy
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212-4299
Phone: 210-733-2828
Fax: 210-785-6402
E-mail: dlambert@mail.accd.edu