Transmountain Early College High School

AP Human Geography
Syllabus
2016/2017
Course and Instructor Information
Course: AP Human Geography
Instructor: Georgina Arambula
Meeting Place: Room 105
Office Hours: MWF: 10:00-10:56, Thursday: 2:30-3:30
Email Address: gmlandin@episd.org
Class Website: http://landinsocialstudies.weebly.com/
Course Overview
AP Human Geography is a yearlong course that focuses on the distribution, processes,
and effects of human populations on the planet. Units of study include population,
migration, culture, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, economic
development, industry, agriculture, and urban geography. Emphasis is placed on
geographic models and their applications. Case studies from around the globe are
compared to the situation in both the United States and locally.
Course Description

To introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have
shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earths surface
To learn about and employ the methods of geographers, especially including
observation, mapmaking, data gathering and reporting, and technical writing
To employ spatial concepts, geographic vocabulary, and landscape interpretation to
a variety of locations and situations around the globe and in local areas
To develop a geographic perspective with which to view the landscape and
understand current events

Text and Study Materials

A. Text
Foueberg, Erin H., Murphy, Alexander, de Blij, H.J. Human Geography: People, Place, and
Culture. 10th ed. Wiley, Inc.
http://aphgdelgado.weebly.com/uploads/8/5/0/7/8507443/human-geography-10th-ed-gnv64.pdf

B. Study Guide
Ethel Wood Study Guides
http://aphgdelgado.weebly.com/readings.html
C. Materials: Binder with one section designated for this class, 1 composition book, 2016/2017
Planner, pens/pencils, paper, USB, high lighters, one box of tissue for 5 points of extra credit,
and hand sanitizer for 5 points of extra credit. Any other materials deemed necessary by the
instructor.
Course Requirements
A. Grading Scale
At the end of the semester, your final grade will be calculated as follows:
Grade:
A
B
C
D
F

Score
100-90
89-80
79-75
74-70
69-0

Interpretation
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Failing

Evaluation:
A. Examinations:
Exams and quizzes will be based upon material covered in class as well as readings,
homework, and any class work completed during class. Exams can also include district
required common assessments. Exams and quizzes will be 30% of your grade.
B. Assignments:
Assignments are based on material covered in class or from required readings. Assignments
are to be completed in a timely matter in class or for homework. Assignments will be worth
30% of your grade. (Please see the late work policy)

C. Projects
Projects will be based upon material covered in class and homework. Projects can be group
or individual based upon the instructors discretion. More details over the projects will be
provided. The project is worth 30% of your grade.
D. Final Exam
The final exam will be cumulative and will cover all material throughout the semester.
It is worth 10% of your grade.

*Evaluation Break Down

Assignments: 30%
Examinations: 30%
Project: 30%
Final Exam: 10%
Total: 100%
*Late work Policy:
All assignments are to be completed on time. If work is not turned in on the specific due date,
the assignment/project will be counted late. All work is due at the beginning of class. You
will receive a 30% deduction on all late work regardless how many days the work is late.
Any late work must be submitted before the end of the grading period.
*Make-Up Work:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ASK THE INSTRUCTOR ABOUT
WORK MISSED WHEN ABSENT. You are only allowed to make-up an assignment, exam,
or quiz if the absence is excused. If the absence is unexcused, you are not allowed to make
up the work. The time allotted to make up the work equals to the amount of time you were
absent. For example, if you were absent for one class period, you have one class period to
complete the work.
Student expectations
A. Classroom Expectations
1. Respect yourselves and others
2. Unauthorized electronic devices are not permitted. These include cell phones, handheld
games, iPods, etc.
3. Have self discipline
4. No food or drinks are allowed, except water
5. You are not allowed to use the bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of the class
period. If bathroom privileges are being abused, you will lose use your privilege.
B. Classroom Procedures
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Sit in your assigned seat as soon as the bell rings or you will be counted absent.
Come prepared to class with class materials.
Read the agenda on the board.
Have your homework ready to turn in once the bell tings or it will be counted late.
Complete warm-up exercises.
Stay on task throughout the period and complete work.
Clean up your desk and environment before leaving the classroom.

COURSE PLANNER

TOPIC

MULTIPLE CHOICE
COVERAGE ON THE AP
EXAM

TIME FRAME

I. Geography:
Its Nature and
Perspective

510%

4 weeks

II. Population

1317%

5 weeks

III. Cultural Patterns

and Processes

1317%

6 weeks

IV. Political
Organization of Space

1317%

5 weeks

V. Agricultural and
Rural Land Use

1317%

4 weeks

VI. Industrialization
and Economic
Development

1317%

4 weeks

VII. Cities and Urban

Land Use

1317%

4 weeks

Exam Review

2 weeks