Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Physical Geography

Introduction to Physical Geography - GEO 200 at Northern Virginia Community College

GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography: Examines the global patterns and processes of the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Explores Earth?s physical systems and the interrelationships among them through studying Earth-Sun geometry, climate and weather phenomena, landforms, biomes, and environmental change.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

GEO 200 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
36238	GEO 200-01YA	3	Th	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
36239	GEO 200-40YA	3	M	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
42145	GEO 200-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
50427	GEO 200-E06W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
42158	GEO 200-E20N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
42161	GEO 200-E80N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35008	GEO 200-E40N	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 19.
35009	GEO 200-E41A	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 19.
35010	GEO 200-E55W	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
66242	GEO 200-01YA	3	Th	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Fifteen Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
63818	GEO 200-01YL	3	W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	HY
Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Fifteen Week
66254	GEO 200-040A	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2025-09-09	Alexandria	P
Thirteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
64459	GEO 200-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 25.
64463	GEO 200-E40N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 25.
64464	GEO 200-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.

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