This course surveys basic concepts and vocabulary of earth science through the study of physic al geography.   Concepts include the character, natural history, and physical processes at the Earth's surface. Lectures introduce basic features and actions of hydrology, soil science, and landforms. An appreciation of environmental change is emphasized; particularly since the end of the Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Ages); that is, the beginning of Recent geologic time. Several geographic tools, including topographic maps, aerial photographs, satellite imagery, soil analysis, rocks and minerals, microscopy, and field-sampling techniques are introduced in lectures and labs. General concepts of scientific methodology are introduced, including hypothesis formulation and testing and the method of multiple working hypotheses.  Three hours lecture and a lab each week.

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