In this class, you will learn the natural systems of the earth and the interactions between these systems and human activities.

Physical Geography is a Category B2 (Lower Division Science) GE course. It is also a required core course for geography majors.

There are many sections of physical geography offered each quarter, this website is for Dr. Wu's online sections only. Except for up to three in class orientation and exams, the class will be offered completely online via the Blackboard. Students preenrolled in the class should have the access to the Blackboard no lather than the 1st day of the class. Information about the class will aslo be sent to enrolled student's Cal Poly E-mail address before the quarter starts.

The required orientation meeting for students enrolled in Fall 07 class GEO 101H-01 LEC 70463 is

September 20 , 2007 (Th) 12:00-12:50 pm @ 5-125

Students who could not come to the orientation or add to the class after the orientation date should contact me ASAP to arrange a meeting.

Syllabus for a past GEO10101

Required Text:

McKnight & Hess: Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation. 8/E. 2005, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0131451391.

The book came with a multimedia CD which is helpful but not required.

Alternatively, you can use the SafariX eTextbook version (ISBN 0131288482) at http://www.safarix.com, which cost less than the printed version but the subscription only last for 150 days.