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Apr 19, 2024
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GEOG 440 - Mountain Geography (3 units) CO9
Geographic investigation of various mountain regions. Field study in the Sierra Nevada and basin-range mountains emphasizing man’s impact on the mountain environment.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the physical processes that exist in mountain environments and the geo-ecological processes that shape them.
2. demonstrate an understanding of hazards, climate change, and the political economy of mountain regions.
3. analyze the impacts of natural and/or human caused climate changes on physical processes that are dominate in mountain environments and the associated affects on resources and society.
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