GEOG 3080 - Arid Lands

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

Geography

Description:

This class explores the complexity of a desert environment using a variety of learning materials such as satellite imagery, local to global databases, literature, podcasts, and documentaries. Students will discern the natural forces responsible for creating features of desert landscapes throughout the world. The class also explores how arid environments have shaped cultural practices and the management of resources in areas with little water and those facing climate change. Students will likely participate in brief local field work either during class time or on their own. After taking this class, students will understand why water is scarce in certain places, what forms the unique features of arid lands including those in Utah, and the delicate process of sustaining life in such environments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEO 1060 and GEOG 1000 and GEOG 1500

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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