GEOG 1160 Introduction to Physical Geography - Landforms

5.0 - 3.0 - 6.0

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This lecture and lab course examines the physical processes that shape and reshape the face of the earth. The course introduces geomorphic forces that work from within the earth to create landforms and to processes that operate at the earth's surface to wear landforms away. It gives considerable attention to the fact that many of the processes that create or destroy landforms also constitute natural hazards with which human societies must contend. College-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.