GEOG 110 - Physical Geography

Institution:

Southwestern Michigan College

Subject:

Geography (GEOG)

Description:

Allowable Times for Credit: 1.00 Maximum Credits Allowed: ACH: 82.80-103.20 Lab: 2.00- Credits: 4.00- Contact Hrs: 5.00- Lecture: 3.00- Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in READ 100 or satisfactory test score. Surveys major earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere) that interact to produce thephysical environment. Investigates plate tectonics and agents of erosion and deposition (water, ice, wind, gravity) and resulting surface features and landforms. Explores atmospheric heating, pressure, and circulation patterns as a basis for understanding weather, disturbances, and climate. Laboratory and group activities illustrate principles and methods of physical geography. [Semesters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring]

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 782-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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