PhysicalGeography.net

If you need more material for physical geography study, take a look at the website that Dr. Michael Pidwirny is developing. Though still under construction, PhysicalGeography.net already offers quite a bit of material, including the Fundamentals of Physical Geography ebook.

This looks like it is going to be an excellent portal to physical geography on the Internet. Be sure to check out the links for each chapter of the ebook. Add this one to your learner's toolbox if you're interested in geography.

Physical Geography at Sofia

Here's a really well structured Physical Geography course at Sophia Open Content, by Allison Lenkeit-Meezan, Foothill College.

Textbooks used are:

• Geosystems 5th edition (Christopherson)
• Goode’s World Atlas 20th edition (Hudson)

This is a complete introduction to geography course which includes:

• Syllabus
• Schedule--A frame-work for lessons, readings, labs, quizzes and finals
• Lessons--Eleven
• Assignments (labs)--Six
• Exams--Eleven quizzes, two study reviews, a midterm exam and a final

Everything you need to guide you through a "semester" of physical geography. This is expecially beneficial to lifelong learners who like to have all the pieces in one place.

Geography of World Affairs at BYU

If you're looking for some resources to supplement your study of geography, check out Geography 120 Geography of World Affairs at BYU. This course uses Rowntree et al 2006. Diversity Amid Globalization: World Regions, Environment, Development, 3rd Edition, one of my personal favorites. Dr. Brandon Plewe also recommends Goode's World Atlas, which is a must-have for every lifelong learner's toolbox. You'll also find a link to the Prentice Hall companion textbook which you will find to be another great resource.

The essay assignment is excellent, with detailed instructions. It is sometimes hard to come up with one's own assignments, so Dr. Plewe has laid out all the requirements for this one.

You'll really enjoy the slide presentations, however, some of the topics don't have slides, which is a disappointment, especially after viewing the ones that are available.

Note: Amazon.com sometimes has excellent prices on this textbook and the atlas. If you can find them at an affordable price, they will give you many hours of excellent study time.