Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionGENSCI 499 Experimental Offering in General Science Units: 0.5 - 4 Prerequisite: None. This is the experimental courses description. � � � � 354 General Science 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE Geography Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society, cultural activities, sustainability, and the interdependence of all these over space. Degrees and Certificates Offered A.A.-T. in Geography A.S. in Environmental Studies & Sustainability A.S. in General Science A.S. in Geography Field Data Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Sustainability Certificate Dean Banafsheh Amini Department Chair Scott Crosier Phone (916) 691-7204 Email crosies@crc.losrios.edu Associate Degrees for Transfer A.A.-T. in Geography Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society, cultural activities, and the interdependence of all these over space. There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence � how people and their activities are distributed in space, how people use and perceive space, and how people create and sustain the places that make up Earth's surface. Physical geographers study the physical elements and spatial processes that make up and shape the environment, including energy, air, water, weather, climate, landforms, soils, animals, plants, etc. Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Geographers also study the linkages between human activity and natural systems. Geographers were, in fact, among the first scientists to sound the alarm that human-induced changes to the environment were beginning to threaten the balance of life itself. Geographers today are active in the study of global warming, desertification, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, groundwater pollution, flooding, and more. Students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) requirements: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal- GETC). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students will be guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior status and will not have to repeat lower division coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop their educational plans as degree options and general education requirements vary for each university. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units Core: 