Course Descriptions

101 Physical Geography 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Geography 101 may not be used toward a social science major if used to satisfy science requirements. The major world patterns of physical environment. Fundamental information and processes dealing with the earth's landforms, atmosphere, climate, natural vegetation, water, and soils with appropriate use of maps and charts. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.; UC.

101L Physical Geography Laboratory 3 hours, 1 unit
Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Geography 101.
Advisory: Mathematics 32 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M20; and English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Practical observations and applications of the geographic grid atlases and topographical maps, weather and climate, natural vegetation and soils, and landforms. Exercises designed to supplement Physical Geography 101. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

102 Cultural Geography 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 101 or 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6.
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For students who wish to study special problems. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

296 Individual Instruction in Geography 3 hours lab, 1 unit Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
Uses self-paced multi-media systems to help students reach specific learning objectives and is designed to be an adjunct course to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

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