Course Syllabus

Syllabus World Geography B

Mizzou Academy

 Welcome

If you look outside your window, what type of landforms do you see? Think about the last social interaction you were experienced.  What did everyone do, and how did the people act? 

Oftentimes, we think of World Geography as being what we physically see, but it is so much more.  Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment.  

 Course Overview

World Geography B takes students on a journey around the Eastern Hemisphere. With a focus on physical and human geography, you will learn about a region's history as well as examine its political, economic, and cultural characteristics. Oceania, Asia, Africa, and Antarctica are the continents introduced in this course.

 Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe what geography is.
• Demonstrate how to use geographic inquiry tools.
• Locate and define the major cultural regions of the world.
• Locate and define the major physical regions of the world.
• Briefly explain major historical events and the impact of these events on world geography.

 Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

 PreRequisites

There are no prerequisites. 

 Required Materials

The World Geography A/B textbook is available online at no cost to you. It can be retrieved at https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Mizzou_Academy/World_Geography_A_B  For those students who prefer a paper copy, you can download a printable version or purchase a physical copy at the same link.

ESRI, a geographic information system mapping tool, is accessible by clicking here.  You will need to register for a free account.  

 Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

•   Computer Requirements
•   Browser Requirements
•   Proctoring Requirements
• Microphone (external or internal)
• Webcam

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

• audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

 Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let   Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please   contact Mizzou Academy.

 Exams

You are required to take two (2) proctored exams for this course. Each exam will contain multiple-choice questions. There are two writing prompts that are part of the examination category. However, the writing prompts will be submitted separately, and are not part of the proctored time.

 Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

 Canvas and Technical Support

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