GEOG 110 - Physical Geography

Credit Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 5 ( Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 )
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: None

Surveys major earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere) that interact to produce the physical environment. Investigates plate tectonics and agents of erosion and deposition (water, ice, wind, and gravity) and resulting surface features and landforms. Explores atmospheric heating, pressure, and circulation patterns as a basis for understanding weather, disturbances, and climate. Laboratory and group activities illustrate principles and methods of physical geography.

Additional Cost: $20.00 per contact hour if enrolled in an online format of this course