« Back to Winter 2008 Class Schedule - HOME

 

 

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

 

 

GEOG 101             Physical Geography                                 3.0 units

(CAN GEOG2)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of geography with emphasis on the physical world, its components and interrelationships. Topics include earth/sun relationships, atmospheric elements and weather, climate and seasons, earthquakes and volcanoes, rocks and minerals, oceans and coastlines, glaciers, and landform distribution, methods of map reading and interpretation. Current environmental issues relating to these topics are emphasized. CSU,UC                           

ONLINE

Section 18206 is an online class.  See page 28 for VVCCOnline course information.

18206      9.0 hours/week arr.               DELONG C

GEOG 102             Cultural Geography                                3.0 units

(CAN GEOG4)

An examination of human activities on the surface of the earth as exhibited by various cultures. Worldwide variations in land-use systems, settlement patterns, economic activities, political and religious institutions, languages and the numbers and movement of human populations are explored. Geographic analysis will be used to examine the similarities and differences of these worldwide variations. CSU,UC                            

ONLINE

Section 18208 is an online class.  See page 28 for VVCCOnline course information.

18208      9.0 hours/week arr.               DELONG C

GEOG 103             Geography of California                         3.0 units

A study of California's physical and cultural geography. Emphasis will be on physical topics relevant to California such as earthquakes, fires, landslides, floods and volcanoes. Cultural topics such as diversity, immigration and urbanization will also be explored. CSU   

ONLINE

Section 18210 is an online class.  See page 28 for VVCCOnline course information.

18210      9.0 hours/week arr.               DELONG C