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Field Studies in Physical Geography

GPHY 215
200-Level Courses
3 Units
In-person
4

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Lecture, laboratory, off-campus activity, private study

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Course Description

This course will introduce students to field methods and techniques used in wide variety of physical geography and related environmental fields. The emphasis will be on hands-on application of field sampling, measuring and mapping approaches.

NOTE Field Trip: estimated cost $100.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Be able to use appropriate methodologies to collect environmental data.
  2. Develop skills to communicate field data results with maps, tables, and figures.
  3. Learn to recognize approaches to quality control of data.
  4. Gain an appreciation for the detailed planning behind field data collection.
  5. Discover the importance of taking detailed field notes.