Elements of Physical Geography

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to physical geography as a spatial study which investigates global themes on the interaction of human and physical environmental impacts incorporating the elements of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Topics include: Climate change; the ozone layer; ecosystem/deforestation; fire, water resources, and environmental hazards; weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and El Niño; geological events such as earthquakes, volcanism, and landslides. Topics are made relevant to students through their own life experiences and field observations of local phenomena.