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GENERAL STUDIES - GEOGRAPHY160LTCC CATALOG <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong>GES 199A DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS -INTRODUCTION TO BASIC WORD PROCESSINGAND INTERNET USELecture 1, Lab 0, Units 1This basic computer course is for students who have little to nocomputer experience and may have special needs relative to <strong>the</strong> useof a computer word processing program or using <strong>the</strong> Web/Internetas a research tool. This course is primarily designed for students withdisabilities as well as for students who may benefit from course contentbeing presented at a slower pace.NOTE: Non-Degree Applicable course.GES 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by <strong>the</strong> instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUGES 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval by<strong>the</strong> instructor prior to registering for this course.NON-CREDIT GENERAL STUDIESGES 551 INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLSHours per Week: 3This course is designed for students who have been identified asdevelopmentally disabled. Students will be introduced to skillsnecessary for living independently. The students will learn skillsneeded to make decisions, budget, acquire housing, prepare for avocation, access community resources, plan for proper nutrition,become educated consumers, and utilize appropriate social skills,which are requisite to vocational courses.GEOGRAPHYA.A. DEGREEAn A.A. Degree is offered in <strong>the</strong> field of Natural Science. For majorrequirements, see page 73.GEG 101 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHYLecture 4, Lab 3, Units 5This course is an introduction to our physical environment, its naturalfeatures and <strong>the</strong>ir distribution and significance to humans. Primaryemphasis will be on <strong>the</strong> atmospheric processes that affect <strong>the</strong> Earth’swea<strong>the</strong>r and climate, and <strong>the</strong> surface processes that shape <strong>the</strong> Earth’slandscape.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCGEG 102 HUMAN GEOGRAPHYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course provides a systematic topical study of human activitiesand <strong>the</strong>ir influence upon <strong>the</strong> landscape. Principle topics willinclude a study of world population, migration, language, religion,agriculture, industrialization, urbanization, political units, and resourceutilization.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCGEG 103 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a systematic study of <strong>the</strong> world's regions, <strong>the</strong>ir origins,and <strong>the</strong> interface between <strong>the</strong> physical environment and humanactivities. Special emphasis will be placed on <strong>the</strong> physical environment,economic and political activities, resources, and <strong>the</strong> degree of socialdevelopment.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCGEG 105 CONSERVATION OF NATURALRESOURCESLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course provides a perspective on <strong>the</strong> increasing pressures societyplaces on <strong>the</strong> Earth’s ecosystems. Areas of emphasis will include humanimpacts on flora, fauna, water and energy resources, and atmosphericprocesses. Students will also explore <strong>the</strong> concepts and decisionmakingprocesses associated with resource utilization, management,conservation, and preservation.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCGEG 106 CALIFORNIA GEOGRAPHYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course provides an overview of <strong>the</strong> geography of California andhow natural processes have influenced its history, economics, andcultural development. Emphasis is on understanding <strong>the</strong> connectionsbetween <strong>the</strong> human, historical, social, physical, and cultural landscapesof <strong>the</strong> state. Historical geography will be studied, including historicboom and bust cycles, explosive population growth, and <strong>the</strong> reciprocalrelationships of land and life.Transfers to CSU, UC, UNRGEG 107 WATER QUALITY MONITORING OFSTREAMS AND LAKESLecture 1, Lab 2, Units 1.75This course provides an introduction to watershed issues and policiesat <strong>the</strong> federal, state, and local levels. Students will learn proper watersampling methods and techniques while monitoring Trout Creeknear <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Students will also design andexecute a sampling program to measure discharge, pH, conductivity,turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, coliform bacteria, and o<strong>the</strong>recologic indicators.Transfers to CSU, UNRGEG 108 WATER RESOURCESLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is an introduction to basic hydrologic principles includingwater cycling, climatic processes, water quality, groundwater, rivers,and o<strong>the</strong>r surface water resources. This course will also focus on <strong>the</strong>interactions between water, soil, and vegetation, and <strong>the</strong> processesthat create and modify <strong>the</strong> surface of <strong>the</strong> earth. Watershed issues inCalifornia and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> Basin will be emphasized.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC