Role and development of physical geography Belgrade division at university level education

Abstract

Although physical geography has a long tradition, its faster development started since the establishing of Geography Institute in 1893. At first geomorphology was developed, then climatology, mathematical geography and hydrology and much later biogeography and paleogeography. In the past period, the schedule of physically geographical subjects didn't change much but as for scientific development, physical geography is in constant ascent. Through basic and graduate studies, it trains young geography staff for scientific research, but also for practical work in various fields of social life.

Keywords

• physical geography
• university level education
• development
• perspectives