GEOG 1

Physical Geography (and Lab)

GEOG 1

A spatial study of Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include maps, earth-sun relations, weather, climate, water, landforms, soils, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions.

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GEOG 1L

(Strongly encouraged as enrollment in GEOG 1 and GEOG 1L make the course A-G compliant)

Application of the concepts, techniques, tools, and materials of physical geography. Practical exercises, experiments, observations, data analyses, and computer applications/simulations which augment understanding of geographic processes, interrelationships, spatial patterns and distributions. Use of maps, remotely-sensed imagery, and geographic information systems. Includes locational reference systems, time-space relationships, weather, climate, soils, vegetation, and landforms. Field trips/field projects may be included.