Introduction to Physical Geography

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  Instructor: A. James, Rm 206 Callcott; AJames@sc.edu   777 6117
  Teaching Assistant:  Frank Young Rm 109 Callcott;  younghf@mailbox.sc.edu  777-6746 

• Geography 200 is an introductory level course that examines Physical Geography; that is, it explores the physical processes and forms of the Earth's surface systems, including climate, hydrology, biogeography, soils, and landforms. 
• Physical geography includes the atmosphere (including climates and meteorology), hydrosphere (including rivers and oceans), biosphere (emphasizing the distribution and diversity of plants and animals), and the lithosphere (emphasizing surface forms and processes such as weathering, soils, and landforms). 
• Dominant themes of the course include:
• The spatial distribution of basic physical, chemical, and biological processes
• Interactions of humans with the natural systems that support them 
• Three hours lecture each week.

Instructor: A. James, Rm 206 Callcott; AJames@sc.edu   777 6117
Teaching Assistant:  Frank Young Rm 109 Callcott;  younghf@mailbox.sc.edu  777-6746

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