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PHYSICAL SYSTEMS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRST/GEOG 127
Course Description

An introduction to natural environmental systems, emphasizing the interconnections between the systems of the solid earth (minerals, rocks, soils), the hydrosphere (water in all its forms), the biosphere, and the atmosphere. Emphasizes connections between basic concepts and specific environmental issues through hands-on case studies, lab projects, and field trips to collect samples and observations for lab projects.

Prerequisties

Not open to students with credit for ENVIRST/GEOG 120

Satisfies
Credits

4

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.67

27.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

6.04% from Historical

A Rate
58.33%

186.38% from Historical

Class Size
12

-76.9% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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