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GEOGRAPHY CLASSES

GEOG 1 - Physical Geography

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation:   ENGL 84
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course describes and explains the physical elements of geography. The topics include maps, earth-sun relationships, elements of weather and climate, vegetation patterns, soil types, plate tectonics, volcanism, tectonic activity, and related landforms, weathering and mass wasting, and the landforms created by running water, glaciers, waves, and wind.

GEOG 2 - Cultural Geography

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course surveys the geographic distribution and interrelationships of cultural elements such as population, agriculture, industry, cities, religion, language, customs, and territorial organization.

GEOG 5 - World Regional Geography

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course surveys the major countries and regions of the world, examining their environments, people, cities, resources, history, economies, and special problems.

GEOG 5H - Honors World Regional Geography

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH 
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, surveys the major countries and regions of the world, studying their environments, people, cities, resources, history, economies, and special assets and problems. This course is enriched through extensive research and writing assignments.

Note: Students may take either GEOG 5 or Geography 5H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded for GEOG 5 and Geography 5H.

GEOG 6 - Physical Geography Laboratory

1 unit
3 hours lab
Prerequisite: GEOG 1 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course consists of laboratory exercises using the geographic grid and world time, earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes and weather maps, climate classification, natural vegetation, and interpretation of land forms shown on topographic maps and aerial photographs.

GEOG 7 - Geography of California

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a systematic study of California’s unique and diverse physical environments and associated landforms, climates, and ecological communities. This course presents an overview of human settlement patterns, economic activities, and cultural aspects, with an emphasis on physical environment-human occupancy relationships.

GEOG 8 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: CIS 13 or basic computer skills
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This computer-based course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of automated mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Laboratory work includes experience in the use of map scales, working with spatial data and metadata, creating data with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and geocoding, map features, map overlays, creation of charts and graphs, basic spatial analysis techniques, and the presentation of data in map layouts.

GEOG 9 - Weather and Climate

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 82
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a survey of the causes and regional distribution of the Earth’s weather and climate. The content includes the atmosphere, cause of seasons, air temperature, air pressure and wind, clouds and precipitation, and storms. Use of weather instruments and weather data interpretation are also covered.

GEOG 20 - Geography Field Studies

1 unit
0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab to be arranged
Recommended Preparation: ENGL A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course focuses on the physical, cultural, urban, and economic elements of geographic regions. Field study is usually conducted over a four day period.

Note: Students pay fees for camping and meals.
(formerly Geography 20abcd)

GEOG 99 - Independent Study

1-3 units
hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Geography with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU*

This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Geography not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Geography projects (54 hours per unit).

Note: *Transfer limitations apply. For eligibility requirements, go to www.elcamino.edu/admissions/credit.asp
(formerly Geography 99abc)