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Principles of Physical Geography

Course Information

Subject

GEG

Course Number

120

Status

Active

Course Title

Principles of Physical Geography

Course Description

This introductory physical science course examines the processes and agents that help to shape and change the environment in which humans live, as well as the spatial interrelationships that exist between the earth's heat and energy systems and weather, climate, biogeography (soils, vegetation), landforms, forces of erosion and human activities. The lab component requires students to apply the scientific method to a variety of problems/exercises related to physical geography. Some exercises may involve field work and local field trips. The lab exercises integrate map reading and interpretation skills.

Minimum Credit Hours

4

Maximum Credit Hours

4

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-2)

Requirements

Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness AND Basic Algebra Readiness. Course fee

IAI Code

P1909

PCS Code

1.1

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