This is a study of the physical elements of the human environment. Earth-sun relationships, weather and climate, natural vegetation, earth materials, effects of plate tectonics, development of landforms, hydrography. Mutual relationships between people and their physical environment will be studied.
Field trip is required.
This course emphasizes the cultural elements of the human habitat. A field trip and fieldwork required. This laboratory course focuses on the application of the principles of physical geography by students of physical geography. Study includes basic map skills, earth-sun relationships, weather and climate, earth materials, geomorphology, fluid agents and erosional forces. The course will cover basic cartographic principles, necessary hardware and software elements used in GIS and GIS principles and termination.