- GEOG-001
- Physical Geography
- Credit(s) 4
Physical Geography
GEOG 001 is an introductory course in Physical Geography, the focus of which is
the spatial relationships and interrelations of matter, energy, and systems on or
near the earth's surface. Class content will focus on geodesy, cartography, hydrology,
geomorphology, meteorology, climatology, soil science, biogeography, and their integrated
patterns of world distribution. Intensive use is made of maps and field trips.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- GEOG 115
- GEOG-002
- World Regional Geography
- Credit(s) 3
World Regional Geography
GEOG 002 is a survey of the physical, cultural, and economic features of the world's
major geographic regions and nations. Special effort will be made to understand how
spatial relationships and historical events have influenced regional development.
The most revealing features and characteristics of regions will be identified, categorized
and evaluated.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- GEOG 125
- GEOG-003
- Cultural Geography
- Credit(s) 3
Cultural Geography
GEOG 003 is an introductory course in the study of cultural geography. The course
is a systematic study of the various facets of human cultures including folk and popular
culture, demographics, language, race and ethnicity, political systems, religions,
agriculture, rural settlement forms, industries and urbanization. Field research
is an important aspect of the course. (This course is recommended as an elective
for students planning to teach.)
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- GEOG 120
- GEOG-016
- Regional Field Studies
- Credit(s) 1
Regional Field Studies
GEOG 016 provides the opportunity for students to conduct field studies of the
geography of selected regions. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and
landscapes will be observed and analyzed. Specific content will vary by geographic
region.
- Class Hours:
- 3 Lecture | 45 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- CSU
- GEOG-018
- Geography of California
- Credit(s) 3
Geography of California
GEOG 018 provides a general overview of the physical and cultural qualities and
conditions that define California as a unique political subdivision of the United
States. Topics such as landforms, climate, soils and natural vegetation, along with
cultural history and demographics, income, employment and education, immigration and
other cultural characteristics are examined as they relate to the entire state in
general and to specific regions in particular.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- GEOG 140
- GEOG-049
- Directed Study
- Credit(s) 1 - 2
Directed Study Course
GEOG 049 is designed for students who wish to undertake special projects related
to a particular field. Students, under instructor guidance and acknowledgment, may
pursue individual exploration after completing or while currently enrolled in at
least one course in the department of directed study.
- Class Hours:
- 108 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- CSU