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170 GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT
103 110 160
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA GEOGRAPHY FIELD STUDIES
3.0 Units 3.0 Units 1.0 to 3.0 Units
GEOG 103 is a survey of the world’s major GEOG 110 takes a thematic approach to GEOG 160 is a field-based lecture course that
cultural and physical regions with empha- explore California’s issues, processes and explores the physical and cultural geogra-
sis on those elements that are important to topics relevant to geography including phy of a selected region or regions. Physi-
an understanding of contemporary global climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water cal and cultural processes, characteristics
issues and concerns. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- resources, cultural landscape, ethnic diver- and landscapes are observed, documented
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL sity, urban and agricultural regions, and the and analyzed. Specific content varies by
120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: economy. This course explores the physical geographic region, but includes both physical
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. and human landscapes that have evolved as and cultural components. Lecture 1-3 hours.
(C-ID GEOG 125) a result of the human-environment interface. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 191 or
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- ESL 141 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
106 tion: ENGL 191 or ESL 141 or equivalent.
HUMAN IMPACT ON THE Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 170
ENVIRONMENT 140) INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL
STUDIES
3.0 Units 111
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units
GEOG 106 is a description and analysis LABORATORY
of humanity’s impact on the natural envi- GEOG 170 is an introduction to the interdis-
ronment over time. Natural earth systems 1.0 Unit ciplinary field of Global Studies, including
and natural climatic change are studied in the history of globalization, and economic,
the contest of geologic time, followed by GEOG 111 is the laboratory course for Physi- political, social, cultural and ecological
systematic analyses of human impact on the cal Geography. Laboratory exercises include developments related to the process of
atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and the observation and interpretation of weather globalization. Students evaluate topics such
biosphere. Emphasis is placed on the human data, statistical analysis of climate data, as NGOs, the global economy, and transna-
activities that cause environmental change, development of cartographic techniques, tional population trends. Note: This course
as well as potential solutions and pathways map interpretation, aerial photography is cross-listed with ECON 170 and POL S 170.
to sustainability. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- interpretation, and landform description This course may not be taken for credit by
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL and analysis. Local field trips are required. students who have completed ECON 170 or
120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite or Coreq- POL S 170. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC uisite: GEOG 101. Recommended Prepara- Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit:
tion: MATH 15. Course Typically Offered: CSU, UC, USC
107 Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
WEATHER, CLIMATE AND CLIMATE (C-ID GEOG 111) 171
CHANGE GLOBAL ISSUES
155
3.0 Units INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC 3.0 Units
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOG 107 is an introduction to the atmo- GEOG 171 introduces students to the origins,
sphere with an emphasis on its proper- 3.0 Units current status, and future trends of major
ties and physical processes. The course transnational issues confronting the global
focuses on the atmosphere’s composition GEOG 155 is an introduction to Geographic community. Topics can include population
and structure, incoming solar radiation Information Systems (GIS) science includ- trends, economic development and inequal-
and energy balance, temperature, seasonal ing geographic data gathering, analysis, ity, basic human needs (for food, water health
changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and and display through digital methods. GIS is care), human rights, international conflict
fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air used to explore spatial questions about envi- and security concerns, and environmental
masses and fronts, tornadoes, hurricanes, ronmental and social issues. The laboratory problems. The course also focuses on global
weather forecasting, El Nińo, climate and component demonstrates these principles governance, including the study of collective
climate change. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- through hands-on experience with map global responsibilities. Note: This course is
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL making using microcomputers running cross-listed with POL S 171 and SOC 171.
120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: ArcGIS and other GIS software. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID Students should have basic familiarity with students who have completed POL S 171 or
GEOG 130) microcomputers and the Windows operating SOC 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
system. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit:
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for CSU, UC, USC
MATH 15. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID GEOG 155)
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