Course Main Objective
The main objective of course is to learn about the main concepts of Physical Geography in order to understand its different specializations and the main features of the earth planet, spatial differences: causes and effects, the interrelation between man and natural environment and the changes that happen over time.
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
- 1.1 Define the basic concepts of natural phenomena and identify their geographical distribution and their relation to human activities.
- 2. Skills
- 2.1 Prove reasons of astronomical and natural phenomena and compare among them and how being related to those factors that cause them.
- 2.1 Employ computer technology in preparing and implementing individual assignments.
- 3. Values
- 1.1 Appreciate the importance of cooperation among working team in discussing the natural environment-related problems.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Geography
- Astronomical introduction
- Lithosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
Textbook (s)
Abdulla Nasser Al-Welaiei. 2017. Introduction to Natural and Human Geography. 8th ed. Saudi Publishing and Distribution House.
Muhammad Magdy Torab. 2005. Basics of Physical Geography. Al Falah Bookshop.
Course ID: GEOG 201
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
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