Climates, Geology, & Soils

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course provides an introductory exploration of Physical Geography. Topics covered include: the four spheres of Physical Geography and their interaction, namely the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere and the biosphere; how the global atmospheric and climatic variations relate to the formation of earth surface; the hydrological cycle and water distribution in the form of surface and ground water; and an introduction into the physical and structural geological composition of Earth. An investigation is made of the landforms of Australia and Western Australia in relation to their physiographic processes and evolutionary history. In addition, students will develop analytical skills through practical and field-based learning.