Spring 2012 Class Schedule (ARC)
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 14-Mar 12
Schedule: Eight Week 2nd - Alt. Dates, Mar 17-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-Mar 12
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-Mar 12
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 13-May 10
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 13-May 10
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Schedule: Other Term, Apr 24-May 08
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Updated: April 17, 2012
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 32 or 39; and ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the processes and interrelationships which shape Earth's natural landscapes. Key topics include solar energy balance, weather and climate, water resources, landforms, natural hazards, soil, and vegetation. Relevant application of these concepts is used to explain the evolving relationship between humans and Earth's natural systems. Field trips may be required to relate course content to the real world.
TTh 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC G.White ARC MAIN Science 426 11083 Textbook
TTh 01:00PM-04:10PM LEC J.Aubert Off Campus McClellan 218 20296 Textbook
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC C.Thomsen ARC MAIN Science 426 11046 Textbook
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC M.Petraru ARC MAIN Science 426 12031 Textbook
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC C.Thomsen ARC MAIN Science 426 10493 Textbook
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC J.Aubert ARC MAIN Science 426 11416 Textbook
TTh 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC M.Petraru ARC MAIN Science 426 10494 Textbook
MW 06:00PM-07:20PM LEC S.Smith ARC MAIN Science 426 20048 Textbook
M 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC T.Lupo Off Campus McClellan 100 12583 Textbook
MW 06:00PM-07:20PM LEC M.Winter Off Campus Natomas N201 12326 Textbook
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Aubert ARC MAIN Science 426 10492 Textbook
Learning Communities - "Writing Geography" - 6 units - Registration Number: INDIS 1000, 20735
See INDIS 1000 for more complete information. This section of GEOG 300 is taught in combination with ENGWR 300 (MW 12:00PM - 1:20PM). This learning community is designed for students who desire an integrated approach to college reading, writing and geography. Reading and lecture material in GEOG 300 will be used to generate ideas for discussion and writing in ENGWR300. See course descriptions for ENGWR 300 and GEOG 300. Sign up using the one class number listed for the Learning Community (INDIS 1000, 20735); you will receive credit and a grade for each individual course listed in the Learning Community.
T 06:00PM-07:50PM LEC K.Olson Off Campus McClellan 026 12400 Textbook
Sa 08:00AM-12:15PM LEC K.Olson Off Campus McClellan 026 12400 Textbook
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, D2L, etc.) is required in this section.
This course is part of ACE (Accelerated College Education) program for working adults. This course meets on Tuesday evenings AND on Saturdays. For further information, visit the ACE website at www.arc.losrios.edu/ace or call (916) 570-5044.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 300
General Education: 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.
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LAB C.Thomsen ARC MAIN Science 425 11047 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LAB J.Aubert ARC MAIN Science 426 11444 Textbook
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LAB M.Petraru ARC MAIN Science 426 11591 Textbook
MW 07:30PM-08:50PM LAB S.Smith ARC MAIN Science 426 20049 Textbook
MW 07:45PM-09:05PM LAB M.Winter Off Campus Natomas N201 12327 Textbook
T 08:00PM-09:50PM LAB K.Olson Off Campus McClellan 026 12401 Textbook
Sa 12:30PM-04:45PM LAB K.Olson Off Campus McClellan 026 12401 Textbook
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, D2L, etc.) is required in this section.
This course is part of ACE (Accelerated College Education) program for working adults. This course meets on Tuesday evenings AND on Saturdays. For further information, visit the ACE website at www.arc.losrios.edu/ace or call (916) 570-5044.
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to atmospheric processes including energy and moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, global circulation, precipitation processes, weather systems, severe weather, and world, regional, and local climate systems. Course content also includes observation and analysis of atmospheric data using charts, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery from the Internet and other sources.
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC M.Levy ARC MAIN Science 424 13379 Textbook
Same As: GEOL 330
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: GEOG 300 or GEOL 300
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an integrated study of water on Earth emphasizing physical oceanography. Topics include ocean and shoreline processes, plate tectonics, sea floor morphology, types and distribution of seafloor sediment, ocean sediment transport, ocean chemistry, ocean currents, marine resources, and environmental concerns. Regional oceanographic features are emphasized and a field trip to gain familiarity with regional physical shoreline features is required. This course is not open to students who have completed GEOL 330.
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC G.Jaecks ARC MAIN Tech Ed 325 12032 Textbook
Same As: GEOL 331
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 308 or GEOL 330
Advisory: GEOG 300 or GEOL 300
General Education: CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a laboratory investigation of water on Earth, emphasizing the shape of the sea floor, marine navigation, plate tectonics, sea floor materials and their utilization, the spatial distribution of ocean sediment, the physical and chemical nature of sea water, currents, tides, and marine weather. This course is not open to students who have completed GEOL 331.
TTh 03:00PM-04:40PM LAB G.Jaecks ARC MAIN Science 425 12662 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 32 or 39; and ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D5; IGETC Area 4E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course investigates the diverse patterns of human settlement, development, and movement on earth, which evolved as a result of cultural and environmental factors. Emphasis is placed on understanding global population and migration patterns, language, religion, ethnicity, political and economic systems, development issues, agriculture, and urbanization.
TTh 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC G.White ARC MAIN Science 426 11128 Textbook
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC C.Thomsen ARC MAIN Science 425 10513 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 32 or 39; and ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D5; IGETC Area 4E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a global survey of the world's cultural regions. Basic geographic concepts and ideas are used to study and compare people, resources, landscapes, livelihood, economics, and origins across Earth's major geographic regions. The interaction of countries and regions, their global roles, and the conflicting pressures of cultural diversity versus globalization are presented. The widening gap between more developed and less developed countries is integrated throughout the course. Cultural and ethnic diversity, as it pertains to the expanding population of the United States, is evaluated throughout the course.
MW 04:00PM-05:20PM LEC S.Smith ARC MAIN Science 426 11448 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an introduction to the concepts, methods, and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is on the techniques used to capture, store, query, analyze, and display spatial data. Specific topics include applications of GIS, geographic information and scale, coordinate systems, geospatial data models, data classification and symbolization, query and selection, cartographic design, data acquisition, data quality, geoprocessing, relational databases, metadata, spatial analysis, and GIS software.
Th 01:00PM-04:05PM LEC H.Howard ARC MAIN Science 422 10524 Textbook
Th 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC H.Howard Off Campus McClellan 219 10526 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 and GEOG 330
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. It emphasizes basic GIS software functionality including map display, attribute and spatial query, address geocoding, spatial database management, spatial analysis, cartographic presentation, and spatial data management. This course may be taken four times using a different software package or version.
T 01:00PM-03:40PM LEC C.Thomsen ARC MAIN Science 422 11662 Textbook
T 03:50PM-04:25PM LAB C.Thomsen ARC MAIN Science 422
T 06:00PM-08:40PM LEC T.Lupo Off Campus McClellan 208 11031 Textbook
T 08:50PM-09:25PM LAB T.Lupo Off Campus McClellan 208
Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an introduction to map design and production in the context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is on the concepts and methods associated with designing and producing thematic maps. Specific topics include data standardization and classification, symbolization, map projections, map elements, typography, cartographic design, thematic mapping techniques (choropleth, proportional symbol, dot, isarithmic, and multivariate), color in cartography, history of cartography, and map reproduction. Map critique sessions are also held.
W 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC H.Howard Off Campus McClellan 219 10637 Textbook
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.
Th 06:00PM-08:40PM LEC N.Jennings Off Campus McClellan 208 12402 Textbook
Th 08:50PM-09:40PM LAB N.Jennings Off Campus McClellan 208
Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a survey of the various concepts, approaches, and tools involved in the analysis and modeling of spatial data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is on the investigation of spatial distributions and relationships, and the methods used to answer spatial questions and solve spatial problems. Specific topics include statistical and spatial analysis, geoprocessing, spatial modeling, and map algebra. Additional topics include distance and density surfaces, cluster analysis, surface interpolation and resampling, hydrologic analysis, 3D display/animation, and regression analysis.
M 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC H.Howard Off Campus McClellan 208 10658 Textbook
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).
W 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC P.Veisze Off Campus McClellan 208 10659 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: GEOG 300 and 301
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 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, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, and its use in real-world applications.
F 06:00PM-09:15PM LEC N.Jennings Off Campus McClellan 219 11746 Textbook
Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade 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.
Th 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC R.Earle ARC MAIN Science 422 10657 Textbook
Prerequisite: GEOG 360 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: CISA 320 and CISC 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course extends the concepts presented in GEOG 360. The advanced applications of organizing, inputting, and editing spatial data are examined and implemented, including topology, performance tuning, spatial service management, and data organization. Traditional spatial database topics are rigorously examined in a GIS context, including data integration, warehousing, complex SQL coding, metadata management, and multi-level security.
W 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC R.Richards ARC MAIN Science 422 13057 Textbook
Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 45 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides the concepts and skills necessary to become a proficient GIS applications developer using the Python scripting language, in conjunction with ArcObjects, to develop commonly used GIS procedures and functions. It focuses on common GIS methods for querying, selecting geographic features, working with selection sets, editing tables, and performing geoprocessing operations. This course may be taken four times for credit using a different version.
TBA TBA LEC N.Jennings Off Campus Online ONLINE 13181 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB N.Jennings Off Campus Online ONLINE
Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday, January 17 06:00PM-09:00PM McClellan Center, room 219
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: GEOG 334 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 50 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an overview of a full-featured, powerful Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software application (such as ArcGIS 9.x). GIS software is used to apply geoprocessing concepts to solve spatial problems. Emphasis is placed on the creation, modification, and analysis of spatial data; the creation of efficient maps; manipulation and interpretation of attribute data; and network analysis. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.
T 06:00PM-08:40PM LEC H.Howard ARC MAIN Science 422 12035 Textbook
T 08:40PM-09:15PM LAB H.Howard ARC MAIN Science 422
Same As: GEOL 390
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 24 hours LEC ; 144 hours LAB
Description: This course involves field study of selected locations of geographic interest. Course content varies according to field trip destination but may include topics in physical geography (e.g., plant and animal communities, climate and weather, geology and geomorphology, natural hazards, environmental impacts, etc.), human geography (e.g., cultural landscapes, economic activities, transportation issues, land use patterns, etc.), and/or introduction to tools and techniques used for geographic field research (e.g., map and compass, the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), etc.). Field excursions are required and field trip expense fees may be required. This course may be taken 4 times using different field trip destinations.
Yosemite National Park
Th 06:15PM-09:20PM LEC C.Thomsen TBA TBA 12172 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Thomsen TBA TBA
Units: 1.0
Hours: 6 hours LEC; 48 hours LAB
Lectures: Tuesdays, April 24 and May 8, 06:00PM - 09:00PM in Room 425
Field Trip: 8:00AM, Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6, 8:00PM
Field Geography of Yosemite Valley and the High Country: This course will offer an overview of Yosemite National Park, from the amazing valley floor and its magnificent waterfalls, to Glacier Point and the Mariposa grove of Redwoods, to Tuolumne Meadows and the high country. You can't really visit Yosemite without some hiking, so come prepared to walk at elevations ranging from 3,900 to 8,200 feet. Campsites will be reserved; camping fee approximately $20 per person. Students will be responsible for providing their own camping equipment and meals, generally prepared in small groups.
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Enrollment Limitation: Be in a paid or non-paid internship, volunteer opportunity, or job related to geography or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students are advised to consult with the Geography Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 300 hours LAB
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of geography or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Rigor is ensured through the development of appropriate level learning objectives set between the student and the employer. During the course of the semester, the student is required to fulfill a weekly orientation and 75 hours of related paid work experience, or 60 hours of unpaid work experience for one unit. An additional 75 or 60 hours of related work experience is required for each additional unit. The weekly orientation is required for first time participants; returning participants are not required to attend the orientation but are required to meet with the instructor as needed to complete all program forms and assignments. GEOG 498 may be taken for a total of 16 units when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Students can earn a total of 16 Work Experience units.
TBA TBA LAB H.Howard ARC MAIN Online 10677 Textbook
Students will be contacted by the instructor via email one week before the semester begins.