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49 |
GEOGRAPHY INDEPENDENT STUDY |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
GEOG 49 provides independent exploration to familiarize students with research techniques, career options, and special academic interests in geography. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research, and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop and complete a research project approved by the sponsoring instructor and division chairperson. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for six or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than six units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU |
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50 |
GEOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
GEOG 50 is a discipline-specific course, which allows students to earn from 1-3 units for structured, supervised work on-campus or off-campus in the field of geography under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is designed to provide students with hands-on, discipline-linked work experience that will extend their knowledge and understanding of career demands in geography. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Note: This course may be taken four times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| GEOGRAPHY |
101 |
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 101 is a spatial study of the Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes. Students examine Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Students also briefly cover tools of geographic inquiry, which may include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 110) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
102 |
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 102 introduces students to the study of spatial distribution of population, religion, language, economic activities, and settlements and their interactions with the landscape. Emphasis is placed upon selected cultural or environmental conflicts. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 120) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
103 |
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 103 surveys the world's major cultural and physical regions. Students focus on regions that help them understand contemporary global issues and concerns, such as North America; Middle and South America; Europe; Russia and the Post-Soviet States; North Africa and Southwest Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; South Asia; East Asia; Southeast Asia; and Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 125) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
106 |
HUMAN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 106 describes and analyzes humanity's impact on the natural environment over time. Students study natural earth systems and natural climatic change through geologic time. Human impact on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere will also be explored. Emphasis is placed on the human activities that cause environmental change and the potential solutions and pathways to sustainability. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID ENVS 100) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
107 |
WEATHER CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 107 introduces students to the atmosphere, emphasizing its properties and physical processes. The course focuses on the atmosphere's composition and structure, incoming solar radiation and energy balance, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, tornadoes, hurricanes, weather forecasting, El Nino, climate, and climate change. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.. (C-ID GEOG 130) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
108 |
GLOBAL HEALTH |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 108 introduces the broad and growing field of global health, global health challenges, programs, and policies. Students will discuss how health and illness are defined and explore the biological, cultural, social, and political factors that influence health at a global level. Topics include comparative health systems; emerging global health priorities, such as infectious conditions, poverty, conflicts, and emergencies; social determinants of health; health systems reform; and major global health initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion. Global health ethics, health inequities, and issues of social justice are emphasized. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have successfully completed HLTH 108. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ABSE 186, ABSE 187, or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. (C-ID PH 109) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
110 |
GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 110 takes a thematic approach to explore California's issues, processes and topics relevant to geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water resources, cultural landscape, ethnic diversity, urban and agricultural regions, and the economy. Students will explore the physical and human landscapes that have evolved due to the human-environment interface. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 140) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
111 |
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY |
1.0 Unit |
GEOG 111 is the laboratory course for Physical Geography. Laboratory exercises include the observation and interpretation of weather data, statistical analysis of climate data, development of cartographic techniques, map interpretation, aerial photography interpretation, and landform description and analysis. Local field trips are required. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEOG 101 (may be taken concurrently). Recommended Preparation: MATH 15. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC,. (C-ID GEOG 111) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
155 |
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 155 is an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science including geographic data gathering, analysis, and display through digital methods. GIS is used to explore spatial questions about environmental and social issues. The laboratory component demonstrates these principles through hands-on experience with map making using microcomputers running ArcGIS and other GIS software. Note: Students should have basic familiarity with microcomputers and the Windows operating system. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 155) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
160 |
GEOGRAPHY FIELD STUDIES |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
GEOG 160 is a field-based lecture course that explores the physical and cultural geography of a selected region or regions. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes are observed, documented and analyzed. Specific content varies by geographic region, but includes both physical and cultural components. Lecture 1-3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID GEOG 160) |
| GEOGRAPHY |
170 |
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 170 introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including the history of globalization. Economic, political, social, cultural, and ecological developments related to the process of globalization will also be explored. Students evaluate topics such as NGOs (non-governmental organizations), the global economy, and transnational population trends. Note: This course is cross-listed with ECON 170 and POL S 170. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed ECON 170 or POL S 170. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
| GEOGRAPHY |
171 |
GLOBAL ISSUES |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 171 introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics can include population trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water health care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibilities. Note: This course is cross-listed with POL S 171 and SOC 171. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed POL S 171 or SOC 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
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102H |
HONORS CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY |
3.0 Units |
GEOG 102H is a systematic study of the spatial distribution of cultural traits: population, religion, language, economic activities, and settlements and their interactions with the landscape. Emphasis is placed upon selected cultural or environmental conflicts. The honors course is enhanced in one or more of the following ways: 1. Students complete additional readings from the geographic literature and answer additional test questions. 2. Additional homework assignments focused on critical thinking and geographic analysis. 3. Students complete an original, individual research project or paper and present the findings to the class. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU |
