GEO-101 Physical Geography

This course serves as an introduction to the processes, interrelationships, and distributional patterns of the physical environment. Students examine the basic concepts and patterns of weather and climate, earth-sun relationships, map reading and interpretation, vegetation, mineral resources, the creation and erosion of landforms, and the human impact on the environment. Total 45 hours of lecture. Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101. Semester offered: Periodically. 3 Credits.