Geography

Geography (GEOG)

GEOG 2 -  Introduction to Physical Geography  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) Only  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID GEOG 110]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: CSU D Social Sciences; IGETC 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences; MPC D Social Sciences  

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GEOG 4 -  Introduction to Human Geography  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) Only  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID GEOG 120]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: CSU D Social Sciences; IGETC 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences; MPC D Social Sciences  

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GEOG 5 -  World Regional Geography  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) Only  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course offers a survey of the world's culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis is on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. The course also covers identification and importance of the significant features of regions. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID GEOG 125]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: CSU D Social Sciences; IGETC 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences; MPC D Social Sciences  

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