This course is an introduction to the major traditions, themes and theories of human geography.
Special emphasis is placed on the concepts, methods and data used by human geographers.
This course introduces the student to meteorology, climatology and biogeography. Energy concepts and radiation laws are used to examine atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Weather elements and patterns, severe weather, climate patterns and classification, as well as past and future climate change are studied. Plant and animal distribution patterns and their causes are examined along with some human impacts on the atmosphere and biosphere. An introductory course focusing on the origin of the Earth s land surface and its modification by surface processes.