Physical Geography

• • Introduction to physical geography: the physical-environmental-social basis of our world
  • Essentials of Physical Geography (earth structure, geological time)
  • The dynamic planet
  • Tectonics, places and volcanism
  • River systems and landforms
  • Weathering and landscapes
  • Soils, ecosystems and biomes
  • The oceans, coastal processes and landscapes
  • Water resources and global climate systems
  • Weather patterns
  • Energy, atmosphere and global temperatures
  • Conclusion: revisiting our earth

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This subject provides an introduction and exploration of the main principles of physical geography applied to urban, rural and regional environments. A range of topics are examined in relation to both natural and human environmental processes. The subject recognises and appreciates diverse indigenous knowledges of physical landscapes. A strong fieldwork component provides opportunities for problem-based learning in professions that require a broad understanding of physical geography, such as education, rural and urban Landcare, environmental planning and geotourism.

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