Introduction to Physical Geography I (Earth Science)
Dr. Bruce Martin
Who is Bruce? Contact Bruce
Welcome to Geography 1013. This is a great opportunity to learn together about God’s creation.
Welcome to Geography 1013. This week, please,
- We have an introductory Zoom meeting on Friday, September 18 at 4 pm AT. Please plan to attend. It’s an opportunity to meet me, get a brief introduction to how the course works, and ask questions. Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/63386965951?pwd=66WXrDFt8EKKnFOsYzx2la1g1CVUOB.1 Passcode: 2026
- Read the Syllabus (on Moodle and below) carefully – make sure you have a printed copy to refer to.
- Read the Calendar (on Moodle and below) carefully – post a printed copy on your bulletin board where you can’t miss it.
- Get the course text. It’s only online, available directly from Pearson Publishers (although print copies of the 3rd Canadian edition may be available and are acceptable). There is a link for how to get it on both Moodle and below.
- Being reading online notes 1a Introduction and the text Chapter 1
- Introduce yourself on the course discussion group on https://www.elearning.crandallu.ca/
I post a weekly announcement on Moodle with reminders and updates. Please check your Crandall email. Make sure you are set up to receive Moodle announcements. This week’s announcement is here
Questions? Please email me: Bruce.Martin@crandallu.ca. I should respond within 24 hours on weekdays. Weekends I take off.
Syllabus Calendar Textbook Labs
1a Introduction 1b Describing Earth
12a Earth Structure 12b Rock Cycle
13 Tectonics 14 Weathering 15a Groundwater 15b Streams
16 Coastal 17a Glaciers 17b Periglacial 18 Soils
Eolian Deserts 19 Ecosystems Theological Issues
A Selected Bibliography that may help you with your research is located here