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GOG-150 Physical Geography 3.0 cr.

Winter. Alt. years. This course will examine major natural systems within our physical environment: climate, vegetation, soils, hydrology, and landforms. Emphasis will be given to analysis of the processes and environmental interactions that shape these systems. Students will develop skills in:

1.  the collection of both historical and primary data;
2.  the utilization of geographic models to explain processes;
3.  the complexity and application of maps and mapmaking techniques;
4. examining GIS output as an analytical tool for solving location problems in different scientific fields.

(NON-LAB NATURAL SCIENCE)

NOTE: Geography and Geology are considered to be in the same discipline.