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.