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Introduction to Physical Geography

Course Description: This course deals with the study of the concept and content of physical geography, its relationship with other geographical sciences and auxiliary natural sciences. It also covers the Earth's position in the solar system and its dimensions, and the study of natural phenomena on its surface in terms of landforms, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

The main objective of the course:
Enable the student to grasp the concept of physical geography, understand the reality of the Earth's formation and related theories, differentiate between types of landforms and the processes that shaped them, know the types and characteristics of Earth's spheres, and analyze climatic elements and processes.

Course outputs :

The concept of Physical Geography explains the Earth's characteristics, dimensions, and position in the solar system.
It defines the components of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
The solar system and the dimensions of planet Earth are described.
Skills
Analyzes climate elements and processes, and the hydrological cycle
Distinguishes types of landforms and the processes that shaped them.
Analyzes spatial relationships between natural phenomena.
Autonomy and responsibility
The student is committed to integrity and ethics in scientific research in their field of specialization.
The student bears the responsibility for continuous self-learning and developing their abilities.
The student actively shares with his colleagues in solving problems in the natural geographical fields within research groups.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-29

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