EARTH 201
Introduction Physical Geography
This introduction to physical geography emphasizes the nature and dynamics of the Earth system including the atmosphere, hydrosphere and solid Earth, along with their interactions. Topics include weather systems, climate change, biogeography, soils, plate tectonics, erosion, fresh water resources, landforms, and ice ages, all of which are discussed in the context of Earth Systems Science.
Topics
- weather systems
- climate change
- biogeography
- soils
- plate tectonics
- erosion
- fresh water resources
- landforms
- and ice ages
- all of which are discussed in the context of Earth Systems Science
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
(4; 3 in the half-term). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 144 or 202 or EARTH 144 or 202 (or any combination thereof). F.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
Catalogue variants
- Introduction Physical Geography · Undergraduate credit