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


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
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 HY
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.
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.

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
69443 GEO 200-01YA 3
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
OER-no cost textbooks
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
69444 GEO 200-040A 3
 M     
12:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria P
Honors Option
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
58460 GEO 200-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
59700 GEO 200-E06W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
58461 GEO 200-E20N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
58462 GEO 200-E80N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 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 a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 24.
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