Physical Geography

• • Introduction to Physical Geography
  • Essentials of Geography (Earth StructurejGeological Time}
  • The Dynamic Planet
  • Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanism
  • River Systems and Landforms
  • Weathering and Landscapes
  • Soils, Ecosystems, and Biomes
  • The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landscapes
  • Water Resources/Global Climate Systems
  • Weather Patterns
  • Energy, Atmosphere, and Global Temperatures
  • Conclusion

You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.

• CUR-GPH110-Physical Geography

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Access to Google Earth

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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• Online Quiz (20%)
• Essay (30%)
• Report (50%)

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