Apr 19, 2024  
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 
    
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

GEOG 1101 - Physical Geography

3 credit hour(s)


Prerequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
Recommended: GEOG 1192 .*

This course introduces the physical elements of world geography through the study of climate and weather, vegetation, soils, plate tectonics, and the various types of landforms as well as the environmental cycles and the distributions of these components and their significance to humans.

* It is recommended that students take GEOG 1192  concurrently with the lecture. The lab experience serves to enhance the student’s understanding of the concepts discussed in the lecture. 

Note(s):

  • Students not meeting the IRW 0980  prerequisite may elect to take CSE 1101  as a Pre- or Corequisite to this course.