Course Schedule
Course length: 10 weeks
Summary: Below, you will find a brief summary of the lesson tasks for this course and the associated time frames. Assignment information will be located on each lesson's checklist - so you will need to check there for the full set of details and deliverables. Sometimes, the details for each lesson can change, and it's possible that the syllabus may not be updated as quickly as the lesson checklists, so always check specific lesson checklists for the latest details. This course is 10 weeks in length, with an orientation week preceding the official start of the course.
| Lesson | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Complete the steps outlined in our site orientation to familiarize yourself with the course organization and features. |
| Lesson 1: Analytic Question | Read the online lecture notes at: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog594/node/1921 |
| Lesson 2: Grounding Yourself in the Problem | Read the online lecture notes at: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog594/l8.html |
| Lesson 3: Evidence and Analysis | Read the online lecture notes at: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog594/node/1975 |
| Lesson 4: Final Presentation and Written Report | Read the online lecture notes at: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog594/node/1941 |
Your grade for this course will be based on your course participation and five (5) Activities. Each is described briefly below. Detailed instructions are located within the online course materials.
| Activity | Weight |
| Deliverable 1 | 20% |
| Deliverable 2 | 20% |
| Deliverable 3 | 20% |
| Deliverable 4 | 40% |
Letter grades will be based on the following percentages:
| Letter Grade | Percentage |
|---|---|
| A | 90-100% |
| A- | 87.5-89.9% |
| B+ | 85-87.4% |
| B | 80-84.9% |
| B- | 77.5-79.9% |
| C+ | 75-77.4% |
| C | 70-74.9% |
| D | 60-69.9% |
| F | <60% |
| X | Unsatisfactory (student did not participate) |
Percentages refer to the proportion of all possible points earned by the student. Your grade for this course will be based on your course participation and five (5) Activities. Each is described briefly below. Detailed instructions are located within the online course materials.