Bemidji State University Geography

ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

GEOG 2300:01

Fall, 2010

Spatial structure of world economic activities: agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry and trade
Course Objectives:: The main objective of this course is to make you familiar with the spatial processes and resultant patterns of global economic landscape. The emphasis is on examination of geographic organization of various goods and services. We will investigate the dynamic changes in the economic patterns of regions and societies that have resulted due to development policies and the interdependence of the global space economy. The study of the patterns of livelihood, production, and exchange help to understand the economic unity, diversity and change. You will be able to appreciate and analyze political, economic, social and cultural diversity of different societies. The course will help you to understand the global diversity (including religious, linguistic, social, political, economic, and cultural). This examination will help us to understand and analyze the regional and global conflicts caused by various environmental, human, economic, political, religious and cultural differences. This will encourage us to understand and appreciate different and antipodal value systems as they influence the economic landscapes.
Course Organization:: In general, we will follow the sequence of the text-book. A topical approach structured around the framework of major themes will be followed. An organized (but loosely structured) lecture-discussion style will be the format for most class meetings. Various media aids will be utilized and relevant questions and discussions will be encouraged. Some class meetings will be devoted all, or in part, to exercise assignments and occasional guest speakers. Lectures will emphasize and elaborate upon selected topics of the text but will not attempt to duplicate or cover the entire contents. But, you are expected to read the chapters and complete all exercises. Additional topics relevant to the study of economic geography will also be introduced. Check the course page in D2L for all the assignments and aschedules for the readings and 'quizzes'. You are expected to read the chapters and the materials available at D2L for the class discussions and tests/quizzes.

Course Requirements:

1. Exercise and Quizzes: You will be required to explore the resources in the library and on internet/Web to complete the exercises. Some exercises will be completed during a class meeting. These exercises may not always relate directly to the readings. Grade value will vary from 10 to 15 points depending upon length and complexity. Early or substitute assignments will not be given. Late or incomplete work or absence will result in reduced point values. Quizzes are based on the reading assignments (text-book, on D2L, and others).

2. Exams: There will be three scheduled examinations, including the final. Each exam will be based on the required text and other assigned readings, classroom presentation, and assignments. Each exam will consist of about 5 long essay questions. You are to complete exams as scheduled. No exceptions will be made unless cleared ahead of the scheduled exam date or with a doctor's permit following a missed exam. An attempt will be made to go over exam questions at the earliest possible class meeting following a scheduled exam.

Exam Schedule and Evaluation Components for this Course:

	Readings	Date	Weight
First Exam	Chs 1, 2, 3, and D2L	Sept. 27, Monday	20%
Second Exam	Chs 4,5, 6, 7, 8	Nov. 8, Monday	20%
Third Exam	Ch 9 and D2L	Dec. 13, Monday (3:30-5:30)	20%
Exercises & Quizzes			20%
**Paper{in MicroSoft Word; submit electronic copy}No papercopy is accepted.***	Discuss your paper topic and details with me before you start your spade work.	Due on Dec. 6. Please submit the paper in MicrosoftWORD in D2L. Do not put the paper CD in my mail-box or slide it under my door.	20%

* Details will be discussed in the class.

Note: If you miss the classes 3+ times, your final letter grade will be lowered down.

Evaluation of Performance in this Course:: The final letter grade in this course will thus be determined by the total scores in all five requirements. All evaluations will be conducted on an individual basis by the instructor.

Course Outline (Tentative)

Dates	Topics	Reading Assignments*
Aug. 23	Introduction	Ch. 1
Aug. 25 and 27	What is Economic Geography	Ch.1
Aug. 30 and Sept. 1	Globalization	D2L
Sept. 3, 8 and 10	Classification of Regional Economy	Ch. 2
Sept. 13, 15, and 17	Economic Growth and Exercise 2, due on Sept. 24	Ch. 3
Sept. 20, 22, and 24	Economic Development	Ch. 3
Sept. 27	FIRST TEST	Chs 1, 2, 3 & D2L
Oct. 1, 4, and 6	Economic Development and Modernization	Ch. 4
Oct. 11, 13, and 15	Human Population Clusters and Exercise 2, due on Oct. 22	Ch. 5
Oct. 18, 20, and 22	Global Food Problem	Ch. 6
Oct. 25, 27, and 29	Human Migration and Exercise 3, due on Nov. 5	Ch. 7
Nov. 1, 3, and 5	Primary Industries; Agriculture	Ch. 8
Nov. 8	SECOND TEST	Chs 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Nov. 10,12, and 15	Secondary Industries and Exercise 4, due on Nov. 22	Ch. 9
Nov. 17,19, and 22	Technological Changes and Global Shift	D2L
Nov. 24 - 26	Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 29, Dec 1,and 3	Is State Dead?	D2L
Dec. 6	Impact of Globalization *Term Paper is due*	D2L
Dec. 13, Monday (3:30-5:30)	THIRD TEST	Ch 9 and D2L

*You are encouraged to read the chapters, and take part in the class-room discussions. Additional reading materials will be put on the course webpage.

This course outline is tentative. All changes will be announced in the class. It is your responsibility to make note of such announcements..

Modified on Aug. 02, 2010. Send your comments to.

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ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

Instructor: Dr. Satish K. Davgun

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