Physical Geography

General

Prefix

GEOG

Course Number

272

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Geographical description of spatial characteristics associated with the Earth's hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Students will describe concepts, principles, and theories of physical geography.

Outcome

Students will test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, draw inferences and conclusions, and identify further questions for investigation in this class.

Outcome

Students will recognize the human nature of the scientific enterprise and will evaluate societal issues from a science perspective, question the evidence presented, and make informed judgements about these issues (e.g., climate change of water pollution issues).

Outcome

Students will use the scientific method to carry out experiments.

Dependencies

Courses

GEOG272 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

GEOG272 is a completion requirement for: