GEOG 01 - Physical Geography

    Recent Professors
    Madeline S. Brown, David M. Chambers
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOG 01
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course is a spatial study of the Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include: maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:45pm–5:10pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am