Honors Physical Geography

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54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is an overview of the interrelationships, geographic patterns and basic physical processes that create the physical landscapes of the world. The study of geosystems involves the connections between the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. Topics covered include weather, climate, soils, natural vegetation and the forces and processes that modify the surface of the earth. Special emphasis is given to contemporary ecological problems. This course meets a physical science requirement at most four-year institutions. Field trips may be taken outside of regularly-scheduled class time. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: GEOG 110)