Physical Geography (Optional Co-op) (Advanced Entry)

Physical Geography examines the natural and physical systems of the Earth including the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere (ice and snow), hydrosphere (water) and lithosphere (land surface).

Physical geographers also look at the connections between these systems, how they change over time, and the implications of these changes.

Physical geography includes the study of the environment through aspects of atmospheric science, geomorphology, biogeography and hydrology. All of which draw upon the natural and applied sciences to understand the natural environment.

The Physical Geography program at the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources gives students access to excellence:

• The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is home to the Sea-ice Environmental Research Facility (SERF), the first experimental sea-ice facility in Canada.

• "Severe Thunderstorms - Storm Chasing and Field Techniques" is the only storm and tornado chasing course in Canada.

• Home to the Cretaceous Menagerie and geological sciences museum exhibiting minerals, fossils and dinosaurs.