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
    Difficulty
    5.0Moderateout of 10
    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