GEOG 100 Physical Geography

A study of earth's physical environment including weather, climate, soils, vegetation, landforms and oceans. The interrelationships and interdependencies of each facet of the environment are studied, as well as the physical processes which act on the environment to produce the landscape. The lab provides opportunities to use maps, graphs, weather instruments and other materials used by geographers to study the earth, as well as an opportunity to practice the application of theoretical information learned during the lectures.

Credits

4 Credits

Corequisite

GEOG 100L

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

GEOG 100Physical Geography

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Corequisite Narrative

GEOG 100L

III. Catalog Course Description

A study of earth's physical environment including weather, climate, soils, vegetation, landforms and oceans. The interrelationships and interdependencies of each facet of the environment are studied, as well as the physical processes which act on the environment to produce the landscape. The lab provides opportunities to use maps, graphs, weather instruments and other materials used by geographers to study the earth, as well as an opportunity to practice the application of theoretical information learned during the lectures.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify patterns of Earth’s weather, climate, soils, landforms, and water. Explain the origins of these patterns and the role of man as a part of the physical environment.
• Apply skills using maps, graphs, and charts as a tool of geographic study
• Locate and identify major physical features of the Earth, including rivers, mountains, deserts, seas, gulfs, plateaus, lakes, and plains.
• Identify specific landforms using maps, aerial photographs, and field observations
• Describe the processes that have created the natural landforms on the Earth’s surface
• Explain the need for classification in scientific inquiry and the bases used for classifying climate, vegetation, soils, and landforms.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies