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

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

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63444	GEO 200-E40N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-18	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 18.
63445	GEO 200-E41A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-18	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 18.
63446	GEO 200-E55W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-06-15	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 15.

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
99235	GEO 200-002A	3	Tu Th	5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
99233	GEO 200-01YA	3	M	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
Hybrid Course 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.
85545	GEO 200-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	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 24.
85547	GEO 200-E40N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	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 24.
85548	GEO 200-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-10-21	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 21.

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