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GEOG 102 - Introduction to Earth Science

Effective January 1, 2026: This course is no longer offered.
Have you ever wondered why some regions experience many earthquakes while other regions experience frequent flooding? This course offers an introduction to physical geography and examines the powerful environmental forces and events that influence our daily lives, and in turn, the ways that humans are altering Earth’s systems. Some of the themes covered in this class include the following: volcanism, weathering, mass movement, fluvial systems, glacial systems, soils, and oceans. Lab work, an assignment, and a field trip are an integral part of the course
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