This course provides a geographic perspective on the natural processes that form major components in our physical environment with an emphasis on weather, climate and landforms. Students will also learn how geographers study the physical environment and the interconnected linkages between physical and human systems. Through gaining a deeper understanding of the physical processes that influence our planet, students will recognize how and why physical and human phenomena vary from place to place. Key issues will include the dynamic and fragile nature of the planet's natural systems, the processes involved in creating physical phenomena in the Earth's natural environment, geographic methods employed by practicing scientists, and human/environment interaction. Prerequisite: MTH 100 or higher level mathematics. Additionally, it is recommended that the accompanying laboratory (ES 138) be taken concurrently. With ES 138, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
ES-137: Physical Geography
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