Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include the natural environment and nature-society interactions with an emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking. The course covers classification and analysis of spatial patterns of weather, climate, climate change and the enhanced greenhouse effect, the water cycle, landforms, and the distribution of living organisms. This course also addresses environmental issues in geography and sustainability. The course develops students’ spatial analysis skills using maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), and remote sensing imagery. This course is intended for social science majors, sustainability majors, or anyone seeking an understanding of Earth’s physical systems and human impacts on the natural environment.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm 