GEOG 1030

Intro to Physical Geography

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This non-lab science course examines the nature of weather and climate, earth's surface features and processes, and internal processes that contribute to landform development. An integral component of the course is an exploration of the representation and interpretation of physical geographic data through the examination of a variety of maps.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Jennifer M. Grek Martin. Open the PDF

Grading

48%Tutorial assignments (8)6% each
16%Quiz 01October 7
16%Quiz 02November 4
20%Quiz 03Final exam schedule

Textbook

  • Physical Geography, Jeremy Patrich (optional, free)

Course rules

Tutorial attendance
Attend lectures and weekly tutorials; contact the instructor promptly if you miss a tutorial.
Missed tutorial
A make-up deadline or grade redistribution may be arranged.
Late work
Tutorial assignments lose 10% per day and are not accepted after three days without an approved alternate deadline.
Missed quiz
No make-up quizzes; with an approved reason, remaining quiz grades are reweighted.
Missed final quiz
With an approved absence, take a cumulative essay-style quiz in January 2026.
Academic integrity
Tutorial collaboration is encouraged, but submit individual work; quizzes must be completed individually.
Generative AI
Do not use generative AI to create assignments or submit AI-generated work as your own.

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