1. GEL 1005: Natural Disasters ► Instructor: Mike Phillips ► Contact  815-224-0394  Mike_phillips@ivcc.edu ► put “ GEL 1005 ” in subject line  http://www.ivcc.edu/phillips ► my courses>GEL 1005 ► about me>contact info: friend me in Facebook

2. Course Goals ► Explore a variety of natural disasters ► Analyze the role and impact of science on identifying and planning for natural disasters

3. What is Graded? ► Weekly discussions 12 @ 10 pts. ea. ► Weekly homework 12 @ 20 pts. ea. ► Projects: 2 @ 100 pts. ea.

4. 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

5. 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

6. Exploring a topic ► Textbook reading assignment ► Web  recommended links  find your own: search for web sites and news ► Group discussion

7. 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

8. BlackBoard set-up ► Announcements ► Course Information ► Course Documents ► Assignments (digital drop box) ► Discussion Board  Ask Mr. Phillips  Group #: group discussion  Coffee House ► Grade Book

9. e-mail ► mike_phillips@ivcc.edu  homework submission  private discussion w/ me ► BlackBoard communications  for me to communicate with the entire class  do not send anything to this e-mail or respond to e-mails from this address unless you want everyone to see the message!

10. Wrap-up ► Discussions conclude on Saturday ► Homework submission via e-mail or BlackBoard (assignment dropbox) by 11:00 pm Sunday

11. 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

12. See you on BlackBoard I will check in almost every day. Mike Phillips