GEOG 101 Physical Geography (3 Units)

Same as: ERTH 141

Hours: 54 (54 lecture)

A spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Tools of geographic data collection and analysis are briefly covered including, maps, Geographic Information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. Major topics covered include: Earth-sun relations, weather and climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5A, CSUGE Area B1, IGETC Area 5A, SBCCGE Area 5, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 110, GEOG 115.

GEOG 101L Physical Geography Laboratory (1 Unit)

Same as: ERTH 141L

Corequisites: GEOG 101/ERTH 141.

Hours: 54 (54 lab)

Laboratory approach to the basic principles of physical geography. Significance of earth-related distribution patterns with reference to their effect on human activities, including the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lab

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5C, CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 111, GEOG 115.

GEOG 102 Human Geography (3 Units)

Hours: 0 (54 lecture)

An interpretation of the cultural elements of the geographic landscape and the study of human's changing relationship with the environment. Investigates culture and human processes as seen in global patterns of population and migration patterns, language, religion, political and economic systems, urbanization, and human impact on the physical world.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D5, IGETC Area 4E, SBCCGE Area 4, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 120.

GEOG 104 World Regional Geography (3 Units)

Hours: 54 (54 lecture)

A global survey of cultural regions, people and environments. Geographic methodologies are employed to evaluate people, resources, landscapes, livelihoods and economies across eleven major geographic regions. The gap between developed and undeveloped economies, global roles and interconnections of countries and regions, and conflicting pressures between cultural diversity and globalization are analyzed.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D5, IGETC Area 4E, SBCCGE Area 4, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 125.

GEOG 105 Economic Geography (3 Units)

Same as: ERTH 142

Hours: 162 (54 lecture)

Explores the impact humans have on their environment and on each other through resource exploitation and economic activity. Investigates the development and global impact of diverse geographies, the effect of place on economic sectors, and the role of place in strengthening or weakening economies. Also addresses regional patterns of principal economic activities of the world, with an emphasis on economic development, urbanization, transportation and the environment.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D2, CSUGE Area D5, IGETC Area 4E, SBCCGE Area 4, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

GEOG 106 Geography Of California (3 Units)

Hours: 54 (54 lecture)

A non-technical survey of the wide variety of natural and human environments found in California. Includes a regional study of physical landscapes, economic activities, characteristics of population, cities and rural areas, and current environmental problems. California's interaction with other parts of US and world is also covered.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D5, IGETC Area 4E, SBCCGE Area 4, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 140.

GEOG 107 Geography of The Middle East/North Africa and Southwest Asia (3 Units)

Hours: 54 (54 lecture)

A non-technical survey of the natural and human environments found in the Middle East. Includes a regional study of the physical landscapes, economic activities, characteristics of the population, cities and rural areas, and current environmental problems. The cultural development of the region and interaction with other world regions is also discussed.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D, IGETC Area 4, SBCCGE Area 4, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

GEOG 123 Geography field studies- Death Valley (2 Units)

Corequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 106 or GEOG 152 or ERTH 111 or ERTH 111H or ERTH 112 or ERTH 114 or ERTH 115 or ERTH 141 or ERTH 152 or ERTH 151 or BOT 100 or BOT 121 or ENVS 115 or GEOG 102 or GEOG 104 or GEOG 105 or GEOG 107 or BOT 122 or BOT 123 or BIOL 110 or BIOL 122 or BIOL 100 or ENVS 110 or ENVS 112 or BIOL 101 or HIST 112 or ERTH 142.

Hours: 75 (21 lecture, 54 lab)

Prerequisite or A five-day Geography field study course in the Death Valley region. The course will assess, examine, and interpret the geography of the region. Topics include examination of the following in the Death Valley: climate, weather, tectonic processes, biogeography and human interaction with the region. A fee is required. See the Earth and Planetary Sciences department for details.

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5C, CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 160.

GEOG 152 Weather and Climate (3 Units)

Same as: ERTH 152

Hours: 54 (54 lecture)

Fundamentals of meteorology, including the nature of the atmosphere, solar radiation and energy balances, circulation of the atmosphere, air masses and fronts, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, cyclones, weather analysis and forecasting, climate, and climate change.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5A, CSUGE Area B1, IGETC Area 5A, SBCCGE Area 5, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 130.

GEOG 152L Weather and Climate Laboratory (1 Unit)

Same as: ERTH 152L

Corequisites: GEOG 152 or ERTH 152.

Hours: 54 (54 lab)

Laboratory approach to topics covered in the Weather and Climate lecture (ERTH 152/GEOG 152). Exercises introduce fundamentals of meteorology, including the nature of the atmosphere, circulation of the atmosphere, air temperature and humidity, and weather analysis and forecasting. Students collect and analyze a variety of environmental data.

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lab

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5C, CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

GEOG 171 Introduction To Geographic Information Systems And Maps (2 Units)

Same as: ERTH 171

Corequisites: GEOG 172 or ERTH 172.

Hours: 36 (36 lecture)

Techniques, tools and theories used to examine geographic information. Includes the structure, uses, and basic operations of a Geographic Information System (GIS). Cartography and cartographic design are incorporated, as well as overviews of aerial photography, remote sensing, and global positioning systems. Includes uses of GIS software in business, urban planning, resource management and scientific research.

Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 155.

GEOG 172 Geographic Information Systems: Software Applications (2 Units)

Same as: ERTH 172

Corequisites: GEOG 171 or ERTH 171.

Hours: 54 (27 lecture, 27 lab)

Extensive practice with a GIS package, accompanied by exploration of the range of applications in which GIS is used (resource management, public works, business, planning, scientific research). Covers key skills for operating GIS software packages, including geographical data acquisition, creation, management, analysis and output.

Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

C-ID: GEOG 155.

GEOG 299 Independent Study In Geography (1-3 Units)

Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of a minimum of 12 units at SBCC, with a 2.5 G.P.A., and a minimum of 6 units, with a 3.0 G.P.A. within the department Student works under guidance and direction of sponsoring faculty member on project consistent with interests and abilities.

Hours: 144 (144 lab)

Minimal weekly meetings required. May be taken for one to three (3) units of credit; each unit of credit requires student to devote approximately three (3) hours per week to his/her project. For complete information, see "Independent Study" in the Catalog Index.

Transfer Information: CSU Transferable