Introduction to Contemporary Geography
Rubenstein, Renwick, & Dahlman (Pearson 2013)
One needed only the standalone textbook, not any of the sold-separately access to online tools and materials.
Students were expected to complete the text readings before attending that week’s class. During lecture, the instructor presented PowerPoint slides and associated AV materials, descriptions of significant current events, and analysis of relevant maps for that topic.

Tentative Schedule

Date Readings Map Quiz

Jan-14 Ch 1: Thinking Geographically ---

Jan-21 Ch 2: Weather, Climate, Climate Change US States

Jan-28 Ch 3: Landforms Central America

Feb-04 Ch 4: Biosphere Caribbean

Feb-11 Ch 5: Population South America

Feb-18 Ch 6: Migration Europe

Feb-25 Ch 7a: Languages Europe

Mar-04 Ch 7b: Religion Africa

Mar-11 Ch 8: Political Geography Africa

Mar-18 SPRING BREAK - No classes

Mar-25 Ch 9: Development Middle East

Apr-01 Ch 10: Food & Agriculture Central Asia

Apr-08 Ch 11: Industry South Asia

Apr-15 Ch 13: Urban Patterns East & Southeast Asia

Apr-22 Ch 14: Resources Australia & Oceania


Schedule 2015 Geography 110: Introduction to Geography Dr. Angelina Kendra CCSU