GEOG 101 - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

    Recent Professors
    Mike Pesses, Karen Sonksen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    45–72 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher or placement by multiple measures. This course is an introduction to the spatial analysis of Earth's dynamic processes and systems. Students will learn about the planet's position in the solar system and the sun's effects on our atmosphere and surface environments. Students will explore the role of plate tectonics, volcanism and earthquakes in building Earth's surface as well as the forces that erode and modify landforms. The interactions between climates, water, soils, and ecosystems will also be explored. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered, such as maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS). (C-ID: GEOG 110) (UC, CSU, AVC) (GE: IGETC Area 5A, CSU Area B1, AVC Area A)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    GEOG 101 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY:
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am