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GEO 130 - General Physical Geography

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099  

This course introduces both the basic physical components that help shape the earth and the study of minerals, rocks, and evolution of landforms. Emphasis is placed on the geographic grid, cartography, weather, climate, mineral composition, fluvial processes, and erosion and deposition. Upon completion, students should be able to identify these components and processes and explain how they interact.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.