Below is a list of all the Geoscience related courses:<\/p>\n
GEOG-1 3 UNITS<\/p>\n
Physical Geography
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\nC-ID: GEOG 110
\n54 LECTURE HOURS<\/p>\n
A spatial study of Earth\u2019s dynamic physical systems and processes.
\nTopics include maps, earth-sun relations, weather, climate, water,
\nlandforms, soils, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on interrelationships
\namong systems and processes and their resulting patterns and
\ndistributions. (L)<\/p>\n
GEOG-1L (1 unit)<\/p>\n
Physical Geography Lab<\/p>\n
GEOG-5 (3 UNITS)<\/p>\n
World Regional Geography
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\n54 LECTURE HOURS
\nSurvey of the world\u2019s culture regions and nations as interpreted by
\ngeographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features.
\nEmphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth,
\ntransportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and
\nimportance of the significant features of regions.<\/p>\n
GEOG-6<\/p>\n
Introduction to Weather and Climate<\/p>\n
Introduction to the Earth\u2019s atmosphere: topics include atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, climate and climate change.<\/p>\n
GEOG-10<\/p>\n
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems<\/p>\n
Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. This course provides an introduction the concepts, methods, and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It emphasizes the techniques used to capture, store, query, analyze and display spatial data. Specific topics include applications of GIS, geographic information and scale, coordinate systems, geospatial data models, data classification and symbolization, query and selection, cartographic design, data quality, geoprocessing, relational databases, metadata, spatial analysis and GIS software.<\/p>\n
GEOG-11<\/p>\n
Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS<\/p>\n
This course provides the conceptual and practical foundations for using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. It emphasizes basic GIS software functionality including map display, attribute and spatial query, address geocoding, spatial database management, spatial analysis, cartographic presentation, and spatial data management. Also, it provides a survey of the various concepts, approaches, and tools involved in the analysis and modeling of spatial data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It emphasizes the use of spatial and statistical analysis, geoprocessing, and spatial modeling to investigate spatial distributions and relationships, answer spatial questions, and solve spatial problems. Specific topics include attribute and spatial query, geoprocessing, model building, distance and density surfaces, cluster analysis, network analysis, map algebra, surface interpolation and resampling, hydrologic analysis, 3D display\/animation, and regression analysis.<\/p>\n
GEOG-12<\/p>\n
Cartographic Design for GIS<\/p>\n
This course provides an introduction to map design and production in the context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It emphasizes the concepts and methods associated with designing and producing thematic maps. Specific topics include data standardization and classification, symbolization, map projections, map elements, typography, cartographic design, thematic mapping techniques (choropleth, proportional symbol, dot, isarithmic, and multivariate), color in cartography, history of cartography, and map reproduction. Map critique sessions are also held.<\/p>\n
GEOG13<\/p>\n
Introduction to Web GIS Applications<\/p>\n
This course introduces the development of Web-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions. Map authoring and Web service management tools are used to teach the techniques of creating, managing, maintaining, and deploying Web map services. It also introduces several options for using published Web map services for Web-based and mobile mapping applications<\/p>\n
GEOG40 Regional Field Studies – Mountains
\nGEOG42 Regional Field Studies – Volcanoes
\nGEOG43 Regional Field Studies – California Coasts<\/p>\n
GEOL-8 3 UNITS
\nEarth Science
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\nC-ID: GEOL 120
\n54 LECTURE HOURS
\nSurvey course with topics chosen principally from oceanography,
\ngeology, physical geography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics are
\npresented within a theme of understanding the earth. (L)<\/p>\n
GEOL-8L 1 UNIT<\/p>\n
Earth Science Laboratory
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\n54 LAB HOURS
\nLaboratory activities in Earth Science to reinforce and complement the
\nmaterials presented in GEOL 8.
\nCo-requisite: GEOL-8
\nLimitations on Enrollment: Course not open for credit to students
\nwith credit in PHYSC 10AL<\/p>\n
GEOL-10L 4 UNITS<\/p>\n
Physical Geology
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\nC-ID: GEOL 101
\n54 LECTURE HOURS
\n54 LAB HOURS
\nPhysical geology introduces the processes that are at work changing
\nthe Earth today. Covers rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes
\nand plate tectonics. It also examines how water and wind shape the
\nEarth\u2019s surface. (L,C)
\nLimitations on Enrollment: Course not open for credit to students
\nwith credit in GEOL-10<\/p>\n
GEOL-11L 4 UNITS<\/p>\n
Historical Geology
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\nC-ID: GEOL 111
\n54 LECTURE HOURS
\n54 LAB HOURS
\nHistorical Geology is the study of the evolution of life and landforms
\nthrough geologic time through the examination of the rock record.
\nin this course one will learn how the study of fossils, rocks, tectonic
\nprocesses, and geologic structures can provide us with information
\nregarding Earth\u2019s geologic and biologic history. (L)<\/p>\n
GEOL-12 3 UNITS<\/p>\n
Oceanography
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\n54 LECTURE HOURS
\nGeneral introduction to the basic principles of oceanography, including
\nthe study of geological, physical, and chemical oceanography.
\nTopics will include the origin of Earth and the oceans, plate tectonics,
\nmarine provinces, sediment, seawater composition and geochemical
\ndistributions, surficial and deep-water oceanic circulation, waves,
\ntides, coastal erosion and deposition, marine ecosystems and human\u2019s
\neffects on the oceans. (L)<\/p>\n
GEOL-20 3 UNITS<\/p>\n
Geology of California
\nTRANSFERABLE TO CSU AND UC
\nC-ID: GEOL 200
\n54 LECTURE HOURS
\nGeneral introduction to the geological sciences with emphasis on
\nthe geology of California. Topics covered will include the tectonic
\nprovinces, landforms, natural resources, geologic history, natural
\nhazards, and related geologic environmental problems in the state. (L)<\/p>\n
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