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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS • GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
See Geography and Agriculture and
Natural Resources
GEOGRAPHY
Geography explains and describes the Earth.
Geographers look at earth-sun relationships, seasons,
weather, and other physical aspects of the earth’s
environment such as climate, topography, earthquakes,
and volcanoes. Some geographers look at the cultural
landscape of the earth in terms of its people, their
organizations, language, religion, and settlement
patterns. All geographers compare and contrast
information in order to explain similarities and
differences as they occur over time and space. The
framework of geography is location through the use of
place names. The primary tool of geographers is the
map, which is used for spatial analysis of the earth’s
attributes.
Career Opportunities
Computer analysis of data through the use of
Geographic Information Systems is a rapidly growing
field which can be applicable to many employment
settings. The following list is a general guideline. Most
require at least a bachelor’s degree.
Aerial Photographer/Interpreter
Biogeographer
Cartographer
City Planner
County Planner
Environmental Analyst
Economic Geographer
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent Educator
GIS – Spatial Analyst
Industrial Location Specialist
International Trade Relations
Marketing Analyst
Meteorologist
Population Specialist
Resource Planner
Soil Scientist
Transportation Specialist
Travel Agent
Faculty
Full Time
Carol A. DeLong
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in Geography.
Geography courses may be used to fulfill requirements
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal
Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Geography major
• University of California, Riverside
Geography major
GEOGRAPHY COURSES
GEOG 101 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (No
prerequisite.)
Fundamental geographical concepts are studied.
Emphasis is on the physical world, its components and
interrelationships, as well as current geographic issues.
Topics include earth/sun relationships and seasons,
weather and climate, earthquakes and volcanoes, rocks
and minerals, oceans and coastlines, glaciers, and
landform distribution. Also included are introductory
methods of map interpretation.
GEOG 101L GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC (No
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: GEOG 101)
An interactive exploration of earth’s weather and
climate, vegetation and soils, rocks and minerals,
earthquakes and volcanoes. Tectonic forces are studied
as relating to landform destruction and creation.
Gradational forces are studied as relating to the
processes of water, wind and ice.
GEOG 102 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL
GEOGRAPHY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
An examination of human activities on the surface of the
earth as exhibited by various cultures. Global variations
in land-use systems, settlement patterns, economic
activities, political and religious institutions, languages,
and the numbers and movement of human populations
are explored.
GEOG 103 GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
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