GEOG 1021 - Physical Geography

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course offers an introduction to the physical and environmental systems of the Earth, the dynamic processes that shape and characterize our planet, and the geography of the natural world. Course topics include the processes of the Earth's atmosphere (weather and climate), hydrosphere (water on Earth), biosphere (geography of ecological systems), and the lithosphere (materials and processes of the Earth's crust) and the scientific terminology used to discuss those processes. This course also examines the powerful influences people and the environment have upon each other (e.g. storms and other natural disasters; human modification of the Earth). Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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