| Uitgebreide vaknaam |
Physical Geography |
| Leerdoelen |
1. knows the globally most important physical geographical phenomena and processes.
2. is able to relate the physical (natural) environment and people.
3. knows the origin and spatial occurrence of natural resources.
4. is able to analyse and solve simple physical-geographical problems and relate to international examples and/or Dutch examples. |
| Omschrijving |
The lectures will provide a thematic introduction to physical geographic subjects. A number of themes will be dealt with, such as climate (change), geology, soil science, hydrology, coastal zone processes, ecology and environmental issues. The course focusses on natural processes and their resulting landforms all across the globe. Topics will be linked to relevant issues for human geographers and spatial planners and will include current environmental problems. There will also be a focus on the relationship between the physical condition of the earth and human use of the earth. As a reference, the history of the origin of the Dutch and other international landscapes will be explained and discussed. |
| Uren per week |
6 |
| Onderwijsvorm |
Guest lectures, Independent study, Lectures
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| Toetsvorm |
Examination with multiple choice questions digital, Examination with open questions digital, Interim test with multiple choice questions digital, Interim test with open questions digital
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| Vaksoort |
bachelor
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| Coördinator |
dr. ir. E.W. Meijles
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| Docent(en) |
ir. B.M. Boumans, MSc.
,Dr. G. Mallon
,dr. ir. E.W. Meijles
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| Verplichte literatuur |
| Titel |
Auteur |
ISBN |
Prijs |
| Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment , 4th edition or later, Pearson Education Ltd. Harlow, UK |
J. Holden (2017 or later) |
9781292083575 |
ca.
€
60,00
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| Several scientific articles need to be studied and are detailed on Nestor. |
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| Entreevoorwaarden |
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| Opmerkingen |
Pre-master students of Landschapsgeschiedenis and Kunstgeschiedenis are allowed to follow this course. |
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