GEOG 100 Physical Geography
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include: maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Successful completion of Elementary Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures
as applicable., Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 or ENGL 105.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area B1), UC (IGETC Area 5A)
C-ID: GEOG 110
