Field Studies in Geography

Catalog description

A field course with trips to regional points of geographic interest. Can be delivered as a series of weekend field excursions or as one, week-long geography expedition to a site of interest. Includes guided field-based observations and investigations of regional geography including a variety of topographic expressions, basic geographic processes, and cultural landscapes. Students may be required to camp outdoors in campgrounds. Designed to supplement other courses in geography and to increase interest and understanding of the world we live in. Class meets during the first week of the semester. 54.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)