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

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better, ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 100, 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   M.Hunter             SCC MAIN RHN 229     24632
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   M.Hunter             SCC MAIN RHN 229     24634
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   M.Hunter             SCC MAIN RHN 229     24636
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Eigenheer          SCC MAIN RHN 229     27012
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   R.Neil               SCC MAIN RHN 229     24640
On-Campus

MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   C.Davis              SCC MAIN RHN 229     24638
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   F.Carey              SCC MAIN RHN 229     24642
On-Campus

GEOG 301    Physical Geography Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOG 300
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will provide laboratory study and field observation of selected geographic phenomena including: map interpretations and GIS applications, weather and climate, rocks and landforms, soils, flora, and fauna. Emphasis will be on applying scientific methods and techniques, using scientific instruments, working with maps, and interpreting spatial phenomena. Optional field trips may be included.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           01:00PM-03:50PM   LAB   R.Eigenheer          SCC MAIN RHN 229     25942
W            01:30PM-04:20PM   LAB   M.Hunter             SCC MAIN RHN 229     28042
Sa           01:00PM-03:50PM   LAB   R.Neil               SCC MAIN RHN 229     25944
On-Campus

TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   F.Carey              SCC MAIN RHN 229     27016
On-Campus

GEOG 306    Weather and Climate    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better, ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 100, 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.

GEOG 308    Introduction to Oceanography    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better, ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 100, 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 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.

GEOG 310    Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 100, 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 when considering 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 and migration, language, religion, ethnicity, political and economic systems, development issues, agriculture, urbanization, and resource issues.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Davis              SCC MAIN RHN 229     24644
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Davis              SCC MAIN RHN 229     26098
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   F.Carey              SCC MAIN RHN 229     27142
On-Campus

GEOG 320    World Regional Geography    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 100, 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 cultural regions. Basic geographic concepts and ideas are used to study and compare people, resources, landscapes, livelihood, economics, and origins across eight 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   C.Davis              SCC MAIN BUS 236     29772
Telecourse. Students must attend orientation on campus.

GEOG 330    Introduction to Geographic Information Systems    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.
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. There are many applications for geographic information systems, including environmental assessment, analysis of natural hazards, site analysis for business and industry, resource management, and land-use planning. This course introduces students to basic spatial and GIS concepts along with the tools and techniques used within GIS.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   C.Davis              SCC MAIN MOH 25      29774
On-Campus