This major relies on the diversity and fragility of the ecological environment, the diversity and particularity of resources in the southwestern region, especially in Yunnan Province, with its unique plateau, canyon, and mountainous geographical environments. It focuses on the comprehensive system of various elements on the Earth's surface and their interactions with human activities. Emphasizing a "solid foundation, broad, and practical emphasis," it cultivates specialized innovative talents with basic theories, knowledge, and skills in Physical Geography and resource environment. They possess innovative awareness and practical abilities, receive strict scientific thinking and professional skills training, and have the ability to conduct scientific research. They can work in research institutions, schools, enterprises, and government departments, engaging in research, teaching, engineering application, and management.

Main Disciplines: Geography, Environmental Science, Ecology.

Main Courses: Geology, Geomorphology, Meteorology and Climatology, Soil Geography, Plant Geography, Hydrology and Water Resources, Introduction to Environmental Science, Introduction to Resource Science, Global Change, etc.

Main Practical Teaching Links: Course Internships, Physical Geography Comprehensive Internship, Resource Environment Comprehensive Internship, Professional Internship, etc.

Basic Duration: 4 years, Flexible Duration: 3-8 years, Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Science upon meeting degree award conditions.

Physical Geography and Resource Environment major conducting field internships.