GEOG-12053 credit hours

Science for a Dynamic World: An Introduction to Physical Geography

Geography · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab

Offered: Every Year

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GEOG-1205 prerequisites

Taking GEOG-1205 is a prerequisite for 6 courses directly, and opens 14 once their own follow-ons are counted.

Where GEOG-1205 counts

Required by 8 programs:

  • ENV 3-YEAR BA
  • ENV 4-YEAR BSc
  • GEOG 3-YEAR BA IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG 4-YEAR BA IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG HONOURS BA IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG 3-YEAR BSc IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG 4-YEAR BSc IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG HONOURS BSc IN GEOGRAPHY

Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.

Description

This course examines the processes that have shaped, and are shaping, our physical world. In particular, the course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts developed and applied in the important sub-fields of physical geography, including climatology, meteorology, geomorphology, hydrology, and geology. Labs emphasize the development of analytical skills and real-world applications.

Requisite courses

GEOG-1205L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).

Restrictions

Students may not receive credit for this course and GEOG-1200 | GEOG-1201 | GEOG-1202

LectureLab

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.