GEOG 3090 - Arctic and Alpine Environments

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An examination of the physical environments of high altitude and high latitude places, the ways in which humans interact with these environments, and their broader roles within the large Earth systems. Topics will include causes and consequences of avalanches, climatic characteristics of the Arctic, glacier behavior, sea ice, and the responses of human physiology to high altitudes.
Pre-requisite(s): GEOG 1000, or GEO 1060, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor.