GEOG 300    Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100, ENGRD 116, ENGWR 51 or ESLW 310, or placement though assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course presents a systematic survey of the physical earth and the natural processes that influence humankind. The course provides an introduction to the use of maps and other tools employed in the analysis of patterns of weather, climate, soils, landforms, and vegetation.

GEOG 301    Physical Geography Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 300
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a laboratory study of basic principles and concepts involved in understanding Earth's environmental systems. Labs feature observation, collection, analysis and display of data related to the study of energy, weather and climate, vegetation, soils, landforms, and environmental hazards. Additionally, units feature geographic methods and technology, including interpretation of maps and other geographic imagery, weather instrumentation, the global positioning system (GPS), and relevant computer and Internet applications. Field trips may be required.

GEOG 330    Introduction to Geographic Information Systems    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based data processing tool used to manage and analyze spatial information. Applications of GIS include environmental assessment, analysis of natural hazards, site analysis for business and industry, resource management, and land-use planning. This course introduces the concepts, techniques, and tools of GIS including data acquisition, management, manipulation, and analysis, and cartographic output.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   T.Lupo               Off Campus Ethan 250 21196

GEOG 334    Introduction to GIS Software Applications    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: CISC 300
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 50 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB
Description: This course provides the conceptual and practical foundations for using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Emphasis is placed on basic GIS software functionality, display and attribute querying functions, address geocoding, beginning spatial database construction, spatial analysis, cartographic presentation, and spatial data management. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T            06:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   E.Kauffman           Off Campus Ethan 152 22108
T            08:50PM-09:25PM   LAB   E.Kauffman           Off Campus Ethan 152 

GEOG 340    Cartographic Design for GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: CISC 300 (IBM Compatible Computers and Microsoft Windows).
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of GIS applicable cartography including cartographic principles. Data acquisition methods used in map production, and methods of base map development. The course will include the study of cartography to include history, principles, map projections, map scale, types of thematic maps, and map accuracy. Techniques used in GIS base map development (scanning, digitizing, and coordinate geometry) will be introduced using hands-on exercises. The course will include the production and presentation techniques of professional quality maps. The course will include hands-on work in computer-assisted mapping projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   H.Howard             Off Campus Ethan 250 21378

GEOG 342    Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 48 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the principles and concepts of remote sensing and digital image processing as it relates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamentals of remote sensing, aerial photography, satellite imagery, photogrammetry, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and Laser Incidence Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) are taught. A variety of digital image processing techniques are presented to analyze various remote sensing platforms.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
M            06:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 151 23490
M            08:50PM-09:40PM   LAB   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 151 

GEOG 344    Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: CISC 300 (IBM compatible Computers and Microsoft Windows); STAT 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a general survey of the fundamentals of spatial information systems and a survey of quantitative techniques applicable to spatial data. This course is focused on the functionally of GIS as an effective tool for modeling and analyzing complex spatial relationships quantitative methods, to include measures of central tendency, dispersion, and density, are discussed. Applications of such methods will be presented using empirical data.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   H.Howard             Off Campus Ethan 152 21418

GEOG 350    Data Acquisition in GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 330
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the techniques, theory, and practical experience necessary to acquire, convert, and create digital spatial data. Topics include acquisition of existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, metadata, formatting and conversion of GIS data, creating data utilizing digital cameras and scanners, the utilization of remotely sensed data, and use of the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   P.Veisze             Off Campus Ethan 152 21419

GEOG 354    Introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS)    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: GEOG 300 and 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the Global Positioning System (GPS). Topics include the basic concepts of GPS and hands-on operation of the technology, computer interfaces, GIS software, and real-world applications.

Schedule: Five Week - First, Aug 23-Sep 30
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   N.Jennings           Off Campus Ethan 152 23837

GEOG 360    Database Design and Management in GIS    3 Units

Prerequisite: CISA 320 and GEOG 330 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database management and design including conversion fundamentals, modeling techniques, and strategic planning. The needs, alternatives, and pitfalls of spatial database development and conversion are discussed. In addition, this course examines various types of spatial data applicable to GIS, and relevant issues including hardware and software requirements. Particular attention is paid to determining an appropriate methodology, conversion plan, and data quality assurance procedure. This course includes hands-on practical exercises in spatial database management skills.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   R.Earle              Off Campus Ethan 250 21417