GEL 1005: Natural Disasters ► Instructor: Mike Phillips ► Contact ► put “ GEL 1005 ” in subject line ► my courses>GEL 1005 ► about me>contact info: friend me in Facebook
Course Goals ► Explore a variety of natural disasters ► Analyze the role and impact of science on identifying and planning for natural disasters
What is Graded? ► Weekly discussions 10 pts. ea. ► Weekly homework 20 pts. ea. ► Projects: 100 pts. ea.
Projects ► Discuss a natural hazard and how it impacts the area where you live (or an area where you might like to live). ► Content written paper with figures & references 4-8 Powerpoint slides ► 1st project due mid-term (may be revised and resubmitted) ► 2nd project due end of term
Weekly Format ► Sunday: New topic live in BlackBoard Questions for homework & discussion Resources: text & web links ► Sunday-Saturday: Explore topic: use text and web resources Group discussion in BlackBoard ► Sunday: Homework due
Exploring a topic ► Textbook reading assignment ► Web recommended links find your own: search for web sites and news ► Group discussion
Discussing a topic ► BlackBoard link from IVCC front page or class web site discuss topic within your group requirement: at least three postings on different three days (more preferred) all must participate or group suffers ► Group list on website and in BlackBoard
BlackBoard set-up ► Announcements ► Course Information ► Course Documents ► Assignments (digital drop box) ► Discussion Board Ask Mr. Phillips Group #: group discussion Coffee House ► Grade Book
► homework submission private discussion w/ me ► BlackBoard communications for me to communicate with the entire class do not send anything to this or respond to s from this address unless you want everyone to see the message!
Wrap-up ► Discussions conclude on Saturday ► Homework submission via or BlackBoard (assignment dropbox) by 11:00 pm Sunday
First Topic: How will you succeed in this class? ► Develop a plan for successful completion of this course, including: A weekly schedule that includes time set aside for reading, working on-line, and completing assignments. A brief discussion of obstacles to success. A brief discussion of what you plan to gain from completing this course. due Sunday
See you on BlackBoard I will check in almost every day. Mike Phillips