A note to users: This page is designed as a point of entry for information related to the contents and workings of a Radford University class on the geography of Virginia. It is meant primarily to facilitate the flow of information to students enrolled in the class. However, everyone is welcome to browse, and I hope you will find something of interest.

This page is being developed as the course progresses this semester. Links will be activated as they become functional. Until then, think of the subjects below as a preview of good things to come.

Course supplements

• What is geography?
• National Geography Standards
• A Primer on Latitude and Longitude: This is a remote site produced by Geosystems Global Corporation, 1998.
• Topographic Maps: a brief introduction to reading contour lines from the Natural Resources Conservation Service in New Hampshire
  Note: A tutorial on reading topographic maps (TopoMap) is available on computers in Walker 217 and 221.
• Physiographic Provinces
• Hydrology
• Chesapeake Bay: here is one remote site that contains overviews of most the aspects of the Bay that we discuss.
• Glossary : Physical Geography
• Historical geography of Virginia: how a geographer looks at history.

• Course Description
• Course outline
• Exam dates
• Attendance policy
• Grading policy
• Students' responsibilities

Review sheets for examinations

Sources of information on Virginia on the Web: a comprehensive list compiled for Dr. James Fonseca's class at George Mason University The Commonwealth of Virginia's Home page: access to state agencies, statistics, museums, events, etc.

About the Instructor

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Created and maintained by SLW, August 1996. Last updated: January 28, 1998