GEOG 392 - Field Studies in Geography: Coastal Landscapes

    Recent Professors
    Glenn Jaecks
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1–4
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course involves the study of geographic principles and processes in coastal environments. Course content varies by destination and may include topics in physical geography (e.g., plant and animal communities, climate and weather, geology and geomorphology, natural hazards, environmental impacts) and human geography (e.g., cultural landscapes, economic activities, transportation issues, land use patterns). It also introduces tools and techniques used for geographic field research (e.g., map and compass use, the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS)). Field trips are required.
    Usually Held
    Tue