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GPH113: Introduction to Physical Geography
– 4 credits
Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
12370
Glendale
Online Class
Online
02/24 –
05/09
Spring 2025
N/A
N/A
- L. Newman
Class Started
Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
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Notes
- Notes: ONLINE
Online classes are completely asynchronous but may include optional synchronous components such as review sessions, office hours, etc.
Students are required to have access to a computer/mobile device and Internet access, and a webcam may be necessary for specific classes.
Students are required to submit an initial assignment due within the first few days of class.
For information about how to get started, go to https://www.gccaz.edu/online/readiness. Click 'Canvas' link in column on the left and then click 'Log in to Canvas': https://learn.maricopa.edu
Flex Start Class
10-week class
If you do not log into Canvas or have not contacted Lynn Newman by e-mail at ynn.newman@gccaz.edu, you will be withdrawn.
***This course has been recognized as a GCC Gold Star Certified Course.
Suggested for self-motivated students with strong time-management skills and good study habits. Students must be proficient with a web browser like Internet Explorer (Google Chrome is recommended for Canvas) and also be able to use Google Earth, MS Word, PowerPoint, and a PDF reader. .
Lab Manuals are not required to purchase.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 12370 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12371 held Online (L. Newman)
- Additional Notes: Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Gold Star Certified Course
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Book Information
GPH113: Introduction to Physical Geography – 4 credits
Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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12370
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
02/24 –
05/09
Spring 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Class Started
Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance |
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