Credit Hours - 3

Course Objectives

Physical geography is the study of the Earth's physical characteristics, including its landforms, climate, and natural processes. It also examines the interactions between human activity and the environment, as well as the spatial relationships between people and their surroundings. The course builds on previous knowledge in Physical Geography acquired by students at the senior high school level. By the end of the course students should be able to:

1. Evaluate the interconnectedness of terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric systems and their influence on Earth's climates and landscapes.
2. Apply critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and interpret the Earth's interior, tectonic plates, and atmospheric processes.
3. Introduce students to terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric systems within the context of Physical Geography.
4. Synthesize knowledge gained to explain the complex interactions between terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric systems in shaping the Earth's physical environment.
5. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of Physical Geography concepts beyond the senior high school level.

Course content

The course seeks to build upon students' prior knowledge of Physical Geography acquired at the senior high school level. The purpose of the course is to engage students in a way that promotes critical and creative thinking with regards to the Earth’s interior, tectonic plates, the Earth as a system, and atmospheric processes. Students will not only be introduced to terrestrial, oceanic and atmospheric systems, but also will delve into understanding how these systems interact with one another to produce the climates and landscapes we see today on Earth. This field encompasses a broad range of topics, such as the Earth's interior, tectonic plates, atmospheric processes, and the interconnected systems that shape the planet's climates and landscapes.

Mode of Delivery

Classes will combine lectures and individual student presentations. Students are expected to attend lectures prepared to discuss the reading/themes in an informed manner.

Credit Hours - 3

Course Objectives:

This course serves as a foundational stepping stone for further exploration in the field of geography and related disciplines. It provides students with a holistic understanding of Human Geography, allowing them to appreciate the significance of spatial relationships and the interconnectedness of human activities on a global scale. It seeks to highlight the foundational concepts and approaches in Human Geography and the dominant themes of Human Geography. By the end of the course students should be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental concepts and approaches in Human Geography.
2. Analyze and evaluate the complex relationship between humans and their environment as studied in Human Geography.
3. Identify and discuss key themes within the field of Human Geography.
4. Apply knowledge gained to analyze real-world examples from global and African contexts within the realm of Human Geography.

Course Content

Human geography is a division of geography that investigates the connection between humans and their surroundings, focusing on the spatial arrangement of different occurrences and how human actions influence and are influenced by the physical environment. This area of study covers a broad array of subjects, such as population trends, cultural environments, urban expansion, financial progress, geopolitical geography, and societal concerns. Students also familiarize themselves with the dominant themes of Human Geography.

Mode of Delivery

Classes will combine lectures and individual student presentations. Students are expected to attend lectures prepared to discuss the reading/themes in an informed manner.