Introduction to Physical Geography

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This course is a spatial study of the Earth's dynamic physical system and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human-environment interactions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4, 5; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 5A; C-ID# GEOG 110, GEOG 115 (if taken with GEOG 1L).