An overview of physical geography. Students will be introduced to meteorology, geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, and soils.
Emphasis is placed on dynamic meteorology and understanding the processes responsible for weather.
The emphasis of the course is on the identification of the formative processes in geomorphology. Topics addressed include the origin and spread of culture, human migration and population distribution, and the cultural basis of current environmental problems. This course often involves an external trip. Any additional fees will be publicly posted and listed in the course sylabus. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role that human perception plays in determining the steps that society takes to reduce natural hazard risks and disaster losses.