GEOG 8 - Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

    Recent Professors
    S. Boyd
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOG 8
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Introduction to atmospheric processes, energy and moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, global atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. Analysis of world, regional, and local climate systems, emphasizing an understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of global climate change. Course incorporates lab work focusing on observation and analysis of atmospheric data using charts. meteorological instruments and their use, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:15pm, Mon 11:00am–2:05pm, Thu 12:00pm–3:05pm, Thu 3:30pm–6:35pm