Geography (GEOG) 265

Overview

Geography 265 concentrates on the exploration of the geographic patterns and dynamics of the atmosphere and hydrosphere, covering the topics of global radiation, energy and water budgets, temperature and precipitation patterns, oceanic and atmospheric circulation, weather components, and climates.

Outline

GEOG 265 comprises the following 10 units.

Unit 1: Essentials of Geography

Unit 2: Solar Energy and the Seasons

Unit 3: Earth’s Modern Atmosphere

Unit 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Unit 5: Global Temperatures

Unit 6: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Unit 7: Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Unit 8: Weather

Unit 9: Water Resources

Unit 10: Global Climate Systems

Evaluation

To receive credit for GEOG 265, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least a “D” (50 percent). You must achieve a minimum grade of 60 per cent on each examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Five  (5) Tutor-Marked Exercises (10% each)	Mid-term Exam	Final Exam	Total
50%	25%	25%	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other materials

The course materials also include a student manual and a course guide.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the GEOG 265 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form