This class teaches the physical elements of geography, including meteorology, nature and distribution of climates, natural vegetation, soils and landforms.
Emphasis is on weather and climate.
Quizzes cover material studied during the preceding week and test student's comprehension and retention of the material. Two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. The midterm will cover chapters 1 through 5. The final will be comprehensive, with emphasis on what was studied after the midterm. Each week, there will be a homework or a lab assignment.