GEOG205 — Physical Geography
GEOG 205 - Physical Geography GEOG 205 - Physical Geography 5 Credits Physical geography is the study of the Earth’s surface and the various physical and biological systems that interact on, and shape, its surface. Includes an overview of the Earth’s physical and environmental systems, the patterns of climate, habitats and landforms and human interactions with these systems. Particular focus on local natural hazards as they relate to physical geography. Presented within the context of a global, North American and local (Washington) perspective. Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve Transfer, geology. Active Date 2011-08-15 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline Week: 1 Introduction to Physical Geography 2 Global Physical Systems 3 The Global Climate System 4 Ecosystems 5 The Earth’s Biomes 6 Human-Environmental Interface 7 The Earth’s Structure & Major Landforms 8 Weathering and Landforms 9 Survey of Landforms 10 Washington/Puget Sound Landforms Student Learning