Fall 2013 Class Schedule (SCC)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 29-Sep 19
Updated: May 24, 2013
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better, ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades 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 is a spatial study of planet Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include weather, climate, landforms, natural hazards, water resources, vegetation, and soils. Emphasis is placed on interrelationships among Earth systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Relevant application of these concepts to today's world is also stressed to help students better understand Earth's physical environment as well as human-environmental interaction. Optional field trips may be included. (C-ID GEOG 110)
MW 07:30AM-08:50AM LEC M.Hunter SCC MAIN RHN 229 16011 Textbook
On-Campus
T 07:30AM-08:50AM LEC M.Hunter SCC MAIN RHN 229 16012 Textbook
TBA TBA LEC M.Hunter TBA TBA 16012 Textbook
Hybrid Class - Students must attend an orientation on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 7:30pm in RHN 229. This class will meet every Tuesday but will be conducted primarily online.
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC M.Hunter SCC MAIN RHN 229 16013 Textbook
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC R.Eigenheer SCC MAIN RHN 229 16734 Textbook
Sa 09:00AM-12:05PM LEC R.Neil SCC MAIN RHN 229 17981 Textbook
On-Campus
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC C.Davis SCC MAIN RHN 229 16014 Textbook
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC C.Castagna SCC MAIN RHN 229 16015 Textbook
On-Campus
MW 07:00PM-08:20PM LEC TBA West Sac WSC 324 18901 Textbook
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 300
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better; ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; 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 relating to our 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. In addition, this course utilizes geographic methods such as map and image interpretation and geographic technologies such as weather instruments, global positioning systems (GPS), and computer applications. Field trips may be required. (C-ID GEOL 111)
Th 01:00PM-03:50PM LAB R.Eigenheer SCC MAIN RHN 229 16440 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LAB M.Hunter SCC MAIN RHN 229 17004 Textbook
Sa 01:00PM-04:05PM LAB R.Neil SCC MAIN RHN 229 18130 Textbook
On-Campus
TTh 07:00PM-08:20PM LAB C.Castagna SCC MAIN RHN 229 16735 Textbook
On-Campus
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better; ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: CSU Area D5; IGETC Area 4E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This introductory course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the major environmental problems confronting society and explores solutions directed toward producing a more sustainable future. Course topics include an introduction to environmental issues, Earth system science, natural resources, global climate change, human demography, agricultural systems, and development issues. These topics will be examined with human-environment interaction as the overriding paradigm to examine potential for sustainable systems as our planet and populations progress. A field trip may be required to relate class discussions to the real world.
MW 09:30AM-10:50AM LEC C.Castagna Davis Cntr Davis 205 18184 Textbook
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1720 Jade Street, UC Davis, West Village, Davis, CA 95616.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better; ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101 or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the history and mechanisms of climate change in Earth's past, as well as the methods that scientists use to investigate climate change. Areas of emphasis will include climate change in Earth's recent history (the past few million years) and the connection between human industrial activity and current climatic shifts. Additionally, this course investigates the effects of climate change in today's world and discusses possible technological and political solutions to this vast and increasingly important problem. Field trips may be required. (C-ID GEOL 120)
TBA TBA LEC M.Hunter SCC MAIN Online 17701 Textbook
Online Class. Mandatory Orientation: Monday, August 26, 2013, in LR 141 (Library), at 5:00pm. Students may attend any of the orientations for the instructor's online classes; all are very similar. For more information students should visit the instructor's web site at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~hunterm.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better, ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades 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 is an introduction to atmospheric processes including energy and moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, winds, and global circulation. Severe weather conditions such as hurricanes and tornadoes are also studied. World, regional, and local climates are investigated. Student work will include weather observations and analysis of atmospheric data using charts, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery from the Internet and other sources. Because this course involves the use of some quantitative concepts, students are encouraged to have fundamental algebraic skills prior to enrolling in this course. (C-ID GEOG 130)
TBA TBA LEC M.Hunter SCC MAIN Online 16890 Textbook
Online Class. Mandatory Orientation: Monday, August 26, 2013, in LR 141 (Library), at 6:00 pm. Students may attend any of the orientations for the instructor's online classes; all are very similar. For more information students should visit the instructor's web site at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~hunterm.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better; ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: 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.
TBA TBA LEC M.Hunter SCC MAIN Online 17427 Textbook
Online Class. Mandatory Orientation: Monday, August 26, 2013, in LR 141 (Library), at 7:00pm. Students may attend any of the orientations for the instructor's online classes; all are very similar. For more information students should visit the instructor's web site at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~hunterm.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades 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 activity on earth in relation to cultural and environmental factors. Major themes include human-environment interaction, globalization, spatial and cultural conflict, and cultural diversity. The following topical areas will be utilized to examine these dynamic concepts: population, migration, language, religion, ethnicity, political and economic systems, development issues, agriculture, urbanization, and resource issues. (C-ID GEOG 120)
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC C.Davis SCC MAIN RHN 229 16016 Textbook
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC C.Davis SCC MAIN RHN 229 16504 Textbook
M 06:00PM-09:20PM LEC E.Jones SCC MAIN RHN 229 16771 Textbook
On-Campus
MW 02:30PM-03:50PM LEC TBA Davis Cntr Davis 114 18553 Textbook
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1720 Jade Street, UC Davis, West Village, Davis, CA 95616.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); 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 major cultural regions. Basic geographic concepts and ideas are used to study and compare people, resources, landscapes, and economies across eight major geographic regions. In addition, interactions between these regions, globalization, cultural diversity, environmental issues, and development dynamics are utilized as themes to examine our ever changing world. (C-ID GEOG 125)
T 07:00PM-08:20PM LEC C.Davis SCC MAIN RHN 308 17428 Textbook
Telecourse. Students must attend orientation on campus.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 44 hours LEC ; 30 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces students to the exciting world of maps (both hard-copy and digital) and the geographic techniques and technologies that are utilized in the creation of modern cartographic documents. The examination of cartographic constructs, basic statistics, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Internet mapping, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will shed light on this interesting and rapidly changing area of spatial inquiry.
M 06:00PM-08:50PM LEC C.Davis SCC MAIN MOH 25 19251 Textbook
M 09:00PM-10:50PM LAB C.Davis SCC MAIN MOH 25
On-Campus
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 45 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based mapping programs that analyze spatial data. This course provides the foundation for using desktop GIS software. A conceptual overview along with hands-on experience will be used to explore basic GIS software functionality. Emphasis will be placed on display characteristics, attribute querying, database exploration and management, spatial analysis, data creation, and cartographic presentation.
T 06:00PM-08:15PM LEC R.Earle SCC MAIN MOH 25 17702 Textbook
T 08:25PM-09:45PM LAB R.Earle SCC MAIN MOH 25
On-Campus
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 24 hours LEC ; 144 hours LAB
Description: This course involves the study of geographic principles and processes in selected locations of geographic interest. The course content will vary by 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 use, the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), etc.). Field excursions are required.
Th 06:00PM-08:50PM LEC C.Davis SCC MAIN RHN 308 18215 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Davis SCC MAIN RHN 308
Lassen Volcanic National Park 1 Unit
Orientation (first lecture): 6:00pm - 8:50pm, Thursday, August 29th, On-Campus, Room RHN 308.
Lectures: August 30th and September 20th, 6:00pm - 8:50 pm.
Field Trip: Friday, September 7th - Sunday, September 9th, 8:00am - 9:00pm, daily.
Post-Trip Meeting (last lecture): Thursday, September 20th, 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm, On-Campus, Room RHN 308.
Hours: 6 hours lecture; 36 hours laboratory.
Description: This course will explore Lassen Volcanic National Park, one of the most unique volcanic regions in the world. The topics covered will include volcanic and glacial features, local weather and climate, flora and fauna, and human-environment interaction. Participants should expect variable weather conditions and be prepared to hike moderate distances in altitudes above 5000 feet. Transportation will be provided by SCC. Equipment, camping, and meal needs will be discussed at the orientation meeting. In addition, a $20 field trip fee will be collected at the orientation. For any questions or additional information, please contact Craig Davis at (916) 558-2578 or by email at davisca@scc.losrios.edu