This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2021-2022 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
URSP 204. Physical Geography. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Examines the interrelated systems of the earth and the physical processes that create regional differences in climate and physiography. Provides a solid foundation for better understanding human-environment interactions, such as those related to climate change, by exploring topics such as earth-sun relationships, air temperature, atmospheric pressure and precipitation, winds and global circulation, plate tectonics, tectonic and volcanic landforms, weathering, and the impacts of running water, waves, wind and glaciers in shaping the landscape.
Urban and Regional Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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...prerequisite for URSP 306 ; URSP 116 is a prerequisite for URSP 310 ; URSP 204 (or...
Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in biology
...105 & URSZ 204 Physical Geology and Physical Geography Laboratory URSP 204 & URSZ 204 Physical Geography...
Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in chemistry
...105 & URSZ 204 Physical Geology and Physical Geography Laboratory URSP 204 & URSZ 204 Physical Geography...
Mass Communications, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in advertising/strategic
...101 ; MASC 201 ; MASC 204 with a minimum...of Statistics POLI or URSP course (300 level...
Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in professional science
...105 & URSZ 204 Physical Geology and Physical Geography Laboratory URSP 204 & URSZ 204 Physical Geography...