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Pathways Concept 4: Reasoning in the Natural Sciences

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GEOG 1104: Environmental Geography

An integrated survey of the field of physical and environmental geography. A study of the natural processes and human activities that shape earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere through application of the principles and techniques of geographic scientific inquiry. Analysis of the reciprocal impact of science and society while addressing significant global challenges and opportunities in the natural and human world.

A map showing sea surface temperatures represented by a range of colors in the Pacific Ocean

GEOG 1524: Introduction to Earth’s Climate​​

Become a more informed global citizen with an understanding of Earth’s climate. Learn how the climate system functions, why climate varies and changes, how it affects us, and how we affect it. Important topics include global warming, climate change, the ozone hole problem, drought, ice ages, El Niño, and future climate.​