GEOGRAPHY CLASSES

Geography 1
Physical Elements

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC; (CAN GEOG 2)

This course describes and explains the physical elements of geography. The topics include maps, earth-sun relationships, elements of weather and climate, vegetation patterns, soil types, plate tectonics, volcanism, tectonic activity, and related landforms, weathering and mass wasting, and the landforms created by running water, glaciers, waves, and wind.

Geography 2
Cultural Geography

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC; (CAN GEOG 4)

This course surveys the geographic distribution and interrelationships of cultural elements such as population, agriculture, industry, cities, religion, language, customs, and territorial organization.

Geography 5
World Regional Geography

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course surveys the major countries and regions of the world, examining their environments, people, cities, resources, history, economies, and special problems.

Geography 6
Physical Geography Laboratory

1 unit; 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Geography 1 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course consists of laboratory exercises using the geographic grid and world time, earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes and weather maps, climate classification, natural vegetation, and interpretation of land forms shown on topographic maps and aerial photographs.

Geography 7
Geography of California

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a systematic study of California's unique and diverse physical environments and associated land forms, climates, and ecological communities. An overview of human settlement patterns, economic activities, and cultural aspects, with an emphasis on physical environment-human occupancy relationships, will also be discussed.

Geography 8
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

4 units; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This computer-based course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of automated mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Laboratory work includes experience in the use of map scales, working with spatial data, map features, map overlays, creation of charts and graphs, and the presentation of data in map layouts.

Geography 9 (formerly Meteorology 11)
Weather and Climate

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a survey of the causes and regional distribution of the Earth's weather and climate. The content includes seasons, sea breezes, ozone depletion, global warming, hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms. Use of weather instruments and weather data interpretation are also covered.

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Geography Field Studies

1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course focuses on the physical, cultural, urban, and economic elements of geographic regions. Field study is usually conducted over a four day period.

Note: Participants' fees required for camping and meals.

Geography 50
Special Topics in Geography

Units determined by individual course; lecture/ lab hours determined by individual course
Credit status determined by individual course

This course is designed to explore topics in Geography more specific than provided in other courses in the regular departmental curriculum. Students are referred to the current schedule of classes for details of specific courses.

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Independent Study

1-3 units; hours to be arranged Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Geography with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC - limitations apply

This course provides the student an opportunity to explore research problems in Geography not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned laboratory work and/or research projects (60 hours per unit).

Note: Refer to page 11 of the College Catalog for eligibility requirements.