Geography (GEOG)

101 Physical Geography - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.

This course examines the major world patterns of the physical environment. The course covers the fundamental information and processes dealing with the earth's landforms, atmosphere, natural vegetation, water, and soils, along with the appropriate use of maps and charts. This course is of interest to anyone seeking an understanding of the earth's physical processes and mechanisms. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

101L Physical Geography Laboratory - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Geography 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.

Advisory: English 48 and English 49 and Mathematics 34A, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5, W5 and M20. This course requires practical observations and applications of the geographic grid, atlases and topographic maps, weather and climate, natural vegetation and soils, and landforms. Exercises are designed to supplement Physical Geography 101. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

102 Cultural Geography - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent. This course is an introduction to thematic cultural geography. The elements covered include population, race, language, religion, settlement patterns, political organization, economic activities, industry, and the regional distribution of these elements. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

104 World Regional Geography - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: English 101 or English 105, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6.
This course provides students with a survey of the physical, cultural, political, and economic characteristics of the world's major geographical regions. These regions include Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and South, East, and Southeast Asia. The course focuses on historical, environmental, cultural, economic, and technological factors that impact the world's main geographical areas. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

This discipline may offer specialized instruction in one or more of the following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265), Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience (270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on page page 120. Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability.