GEOG 1 - Introduction to Physical Geography

    Recent Professors
    ALEMAYEHU LIRENSO, PATRICIA ALLRED
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    44–70 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOG 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is a spatial study of the Earth's dynamic physical system and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human-environment interactions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm