GEOG 135 - Earth Systems

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: Earth Systems is an introductory physical geography lab course. Earth Systems utilizes a systems approach to analyze the earth’s dynamic systems: energy, atmosphere, water resources, weather and climate, tectonic processes, landforms, soil, vegetation and ecosystems. Introductory geographic concepts including absolute and relative location, spatial analysis and geographic approach are covered. Fundamentals of map reading, remote sensing and geographic information systems are included.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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