Geography

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GEOG 100 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY---PHYSICAL ELEMENTS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Focuses on the physical forces that help shape the landscape. Analysis of Earth's interior and exterior characteristics, including oceanographic, climate, pedologic, and biographic patterns. Includes map reading and interpretation. [D; CSU; UC]
GEOG 100 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73693 GEOG 100 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 462 Cavan,Donald 18 10*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73694 GEOG 100 05 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 462 Cavan,Donald 18 6*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73695 GEOG 100 07 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 462 Yanow,Ken 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73696 GEOG 100 09 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 462 Kinzel-Porter,Michelle 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73697 GEOG 100 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/13/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73698 GEOG 100 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73699 GEOG 100 60 06:30PM-09:20PM T 462 Bas,Bulent 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73700 GEOG 100 680 10:00AM-11:30AM F 5209 Kinzel-Porter,Michelle 18 0*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73701 GEOG 100 70 11:30AM-01:45PM MWF 7213 Cavan,Donald 8 0*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - DAY Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73702 GEOG 100 80 10:00AM-11:15AM TTH 5209 Ryan,John 18 3*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73703 GEOG 100 86 06:00PM-09:30PM MW 5209 Bart,Ryan 8 0*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - EVENING Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 101 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY 1 Unit Grade only. [Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: GEOG 100.] Provides laboratory exercises to solidify concepts learned in physical geography. [D; CSU; UC]
GEOG 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73704 GEOG 101 01 12:00PM-02:50PM W 462 Bas,Bulent 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73705 GEOG 101 03 12:30PM-03:20PM T 462 Bas,Bulent 18 6*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73706 GEOG 101 60 06:30PM-09:20PM TH 462 Ryan,John 18 10*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73707 GEOG 101 80 12:00PM-03:05PM F 5209 Kinzel-Porter,Michelle 18 10*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 106 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduction to world geography, focusing on the principles and issues of cultural geography in a regional context. Students will study regional similarities and differences in human ethnicity, language, religion, urbanization and urban systems, political organization, and other cultural components. Analysis and critique of cultural phenomena in a spatial context. [D; CSU; UC]
GEOG 106 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73708 GEOG 106 01 12:30PM-01:45PM TTH 221 Ryan,John 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 120 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY: CULTURAL ELEMENTS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introductory course focusing on the cultural (or human) aspects of geography. Teaches students to geographically see the human lands and human landscape on a worldwide basis and to interpret that landscape. [D; CSU; UC]
GEOG 120 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73709 GEOG 120 01 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 462 Hafer,Fred 18 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 145 INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GIS) 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides an introduction to GIS and spatial analysis. Introduces both GIS concepts and applications within the students field of interest. Includes training in industry leading GIS software. For working professionals or students with a Baccalaureate degree whom are unable to take GEOG 150. [D; CSU]
GEOG 145 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73710 GEOG 145 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 150 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SPATIAL REASONING 3 Units [Prerequisite: MATH 60 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides fundamental concepts in geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, remote sensing, spatial statistics, and global positioning systems. Includes the use of critical technologies in addressing human and environmental problems.[D; CSU; UC]
GEOG 150 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73711 GEOG 150 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 151 INTERMEDIATE GIS---TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS 3 Units Introduces students to problem-solving and decision making using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Applicable to a range of disciplines. Provides hands-on training in industry leading ESRI ArcGIS software.[D; CSU]
GEOG 151 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73712 GEOG 151 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 152 ADVANCED GIS---PROJECT DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS 3 Units [Prerequisite: GEOG 151 or equivalent.] Focuses on the diverse applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Requires students to complete a semester-long GIS project of their choice. Includes project design and development, data acquisition, spatial analysis, project report, and presentation. [D; CSU]
GEOG 152 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73713 GEOG 152 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
GEOG 154 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: MATH 60 or MATH 60PL or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent, RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces fundamental concepts of electromagnetic radiation and its interactions with various media. Explores commonly used sensors and techniques of remote sensing. (Same as PHS 154.) [D; CSU]
GEOG 154 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73714 GEOG 154 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 18 6*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 9 Total Sections: 22
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