Focuses on the basic physical elements of gography: Earth - Sun Relationships, wather, climate, landorms, soils, water and natural vegetation, and their integrated patterns of world distribution.
Must be taken concurrently with GEOG 1 or after completing GEOG 1.
An earth environment laboratory that explains in greater depth the ideas and relationships of physical geography. Stresses the scientific method in interpreting Earth-sun relations; time; earth representation through globes and maps; weather (temperature, moisture, pressure and winds); climate; natural vegetation; soils and landform evolution by tectonic forces, erosion and deposition.
Example Syllabus
I am currently not teaching Geog 1L
GEOG 2: Cultural Geography Lecture
Introduction to social and political elements of geography and a survey of major cultural patterns.
Introduction to the world's geographical regions and major countries with an emphasis on human cultural patterns and their evolution in diverse physical environments.
Example Syllabus
I am currently not teaching Geog 3.
GEOG 102: Geography Field Studies
A lecture and laboratory field course to study the physical and cultural geography of Western North America. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary depending on location.