Geography Courses
GHY 121 (3-0-3)
Physical Geography
This is a one-semester, non-lab science course in physical geography. Weather elements
and climate characteristics are examined. Detailed consideration is given to each
climate region, the location of that region, and the causes for that climate. Geologic
factors that shape land forms are examined. Consideration is given to the flora and
fauna of each climate region, including the causes for the distribution of these biologic
assemblages. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching the locations of various geographic
features.
Fall only