PS 110 - Physical Geography w/ Lab *

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Physical Geography is a science that emphasizes the description of and spatial variability of the natural landscape as well as a study of the how and why of the processes that has created these variations. This course will begin with a brief description of the study of maps and globes (Cartography) and the process of absolute (latitude/longitude) and relative location. The course will study the Earth-Sun relationship. This course will also focus on Hydrology, a study of surface and subsurface water and its importance to life and the formation of landforms on the surface of the earth. Geomorphology, a study of the earth’s composition; soils, rocks and minerals, the earth’s structure, landforms and the processes that form them will be the final major topic discussed in this course. Students will gain practical experience through various online labs designed to reinforce course content.