GEOG 210 Physical Geography Instructor: Tom Broxson Office Hours: 12:00-2:00 M,T,W, E-mail: [e-mail]

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GEOG 210 Physical GeographyInstructor Tom
BroxsonOffice Hours 1200-200 M,T,W, E-mail
tbroxson_at_pierce.ctc.edu

• Course objectives
• The student will learn about the processes that
  produce natural physical landscapes and weather
  phenomena. The course should result in an
  enhanced appreciation of the landscapes of the
  world.
• Physical geography will introduce you to
• Climatology The science that deals with the
  study of earths weather systems and weather
  patters.
• Geomorphology The science that deals with the
  study of landforms, their formation and change
  over time.
• Biogeography Natural vegetation types and their
  distribution, and soils, the resource that is
  essential for food crop production.
• Text
• Visualizing Physical Geography. Alan Strahler,
  and Arthur Strahler. Any edition.
• Angel Web Site
• All home work will be posted and turned in on
  the class Angel Web site. It is the students
  responsibility to check the site daily.
  http//angel.pcd.edu
• Student's responsibilities and strategies for
  success
• - ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY and BE ON TIME.
  You are responsible for all classroom discussion
  and assigned readings from the textbook and other
  sources the instructor may introduce. If you
  miss a class, please arrange to obtain notes from
  another student.
• - Read the textbook and take notes. From
  time to time, I will introduce ideas and images,
  and give examples not found in the text. This
  information is fair game for exams.
• - Combine and rewrite your notes from
  lectures and the readings.
• - Arrange for adequate time to prepare for
  exams.
• - Ask questions in and out of class, and if
  you have trouble with the material, ask for help!
  
• - Respect your fellow students and
  instructor. The classroom is an environment where
  we can share diverse opinions, viewpoints and
  experiences.

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• Topic Text Chapter
• Introduction to the course
• The Earth as a Rotating Planet 1
• The Earth's Global Energy Balance 2
• Air Temperature 3
• Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation 4
• Midterm Exam I
• Atmospheric Winds and Global Circulation 5
• Weather Systems 6
• Global Climates and Biomes 7 and 17