GPS 0102 Physical Geography

Physical Geography are the natural processes shaping Earth’s surface and their associated variability in time and space. We explore the interlocking ‘geosystems’ of the Earth, including the Atmosphere (weather, climate), Lithosphere (landforms), Hydrosphere (surface/ground water), and Biosphere (life), and the interactions between us and our changing surroundings.

This 4-credit hour course satisfies the lab science requirement of the Westfield State Common Core. The three weekly lectures provide an organized overview of the topics to supplement the reading and writing assignments. The weekly lab features hands-on learning projects. This course includes a 1-day field trip to the most spectacular natural locations in Western Massachusetts.

Resources, tutorials, and other useful information are on my Physical Geography Resources web page.

GPS 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography – Honors (Spring 2023)

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GPS 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Fall 2022)

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GPS 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Spring 2021)

GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Spring 2020)

GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Fall 2019)

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GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Spring 2019)

GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Spring 2017)

GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Fall 2016)

GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Spring 2016)

GARP 0102 Introduction to Physical Geography (Fall 2015)

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