Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size35 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis course is a survey of the physical earth and its impact upon human utilization of the environment. The earth is depicted as the home of people: the inter-relationship of weather and climate, soil and vegetation patterns, landforms, minerals and ocean basins are stressed as they relate to human activities. The various types of maps, their development through geospatial technology, and their practical application are also considered.