Classes » GEOG 103, Winter 2011

Name

Introduction to Physical Geography: Landforms and Vegetation

Description

A study of the physical and biological processes governing the evolution and distribution of landforms, soils, and vegetation of the Earth, and the impact of humans. This course is an introduction to geomorphology, the scientific study of the landscape and landscape formation processes. In the course, students will be introduced to the physical structure of the earth, earth materials, the nature and formation of major landform features on the earth's surface, and the processes that continue to shape the landscape as rivers, oceans, glaciers, winds, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

Geography 103 is complementary to Geography 102. Neither course has any prerequisites. Neither course is a prerequisite for the other one.

Credits

3.0

Semester

Winter 2011

Class starts

Jan. 4, 2011, midnight

Class ends

April 29, 2011, midnight

Withdrawal deadline

March 21, 2011, 1 a.m.

Tuition deadline

None

Add drop deadline

Jan. 23, 2011, midnight

Late interest starts

None

Tuition refund cutoff

None

Instructor

Karen Ewing

Schedules

Mondays, 13:00 to 15:30, Rm 101
Wednesdays, 13:00 to 15:30, Rm 101

Tuition

$510.00
This tuition applies to domestic full-time students. Tuitions for international, senior, and auditing students may vary.

Fees

(None)