3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This course introduces physical geography in the context of commercial outdoor recreation. Students interpret the physical geography of British Columbia in a manner appropriate to wilderness guiding or other commercial recreation settings. They apply their awareness and understanding to other regions and countries. The course addresses earth processes in the context of landscape interpretation including geology, hydrology, oceanography, glaciology, and atmospheric science with a focus on interpreting weather.