Geography (GEOG)

General Course Information

General Information

Unless stated otherwise, all courses are non-repeatable except under certain conditions.

Open Enrollment

It is the policy of West Hills College Lemoore, unless specifically exempted by statute, that every course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 41820.

Unit or Credit Value

Each course carries a certain credit or unit value. The amount is indicated in parentheses at the right of the title. A lecture class requires the equivalent of one academic hour, (50 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred. Laboratory classes require three academic hours, (150 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred.

Prerequisite

Prerequisites are prescribed courses covering skills and/or knowledge that are normally expected to be acquired prior to enrolling in another course. The intent of prerequisites is to ensure that any student enrolling in a course in which specific information is required will have the necessary background so that every opportunity exists to experience success. Therefore, any course with a prerequisite presumes that subject matter will be acquired in a sequential way.

Students enrolling in courses without the appropriate prerequisite may find that they are ill-prepared to continue their studies in that course. Prerequisites are designed to enhance success. Please refer to the West Hills College Lemoore prerequisite policy in the Academic Regulations portion of this catalog for additional information.

Corequisite

Corequisites are courses that a student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll in another course. (Successful completion is defined as a grade C or better for the minimum prerequisite/corequisite requirement.)

Class Hours

The total number of class lecture and laboratory hours for each course is indicated in its course description. The schedule of classes, which is available at the time of class registration, will indicate which dates, days and times a given class is scheduled to meet.

Course Subject

Courses are classified by subjects as they exist at West Hills College Lemoore. All courses within an area usually count towards a major in that area. Other institutions may classify their courses differently. Transfer students should consult the catalog of the four-year college to which they intend to transfer for its classification of identical or comparable courses.

Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-049 are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. These courses are transferable to four-year institutions. However, the institution that the student transfers to determines the specific transferability of courses.

Courses numbered 050-99 are associate degree level courses. These courses are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses numbered 100-199 are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial courses.

Courses in some subject areas that are traditionally taught as combination lecture- laboratory courses at four-year colleges are split into two separate courses: one a lecture course for transfer students and one a laboratory course for both transfer and non-transfer students. Students wishing to transfer must take both the lecture and laboratory courses.

NOTE: In case of transfer and non-transfer courses taught concurrently, a student may receive credit only for the course in which he/she is enrolled, not both. A student cannot change from one course to the other except according to regular drop/add procedures. He/She should be guided by the course description and may need to consult a counselor or advisor for aid.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer and non-degree applicable courses:

(AA/AS) Associate Degree Applicable

(CSU) Transferable to California State University System

(UC) Transferable to University of California System

(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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GEOG-001
Physical Geography
Credit(s) 4

Physical Geography
GEOG 001 is a general introductory Physical Geography course. Focus is on the spatial relationships and interrelations of matter, energy and systems on or near the earth's surface. Class content will focus on geodesy, cartography, hydrology, geomorphology, meteorology, climatology, soil science, biogeography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Intensive use is made of maps and field trips.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Advisory(s):: MATH 061
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 115

GEOG-002
World Regional Geography
Credit(s) 3

World Regional Geography
GEOG 002 is a survey of the world's cultural regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and importance of the significant features of regions will be identified, categorized, and evaluated.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 125/120

GEOG-002A
World Regional Geography I
Credit(s) 3

World Regional Geography I
GEOG 002A is a systematic examination of four major world regions. Special emphasis is given to basic geographic concepts as they apply to physical, economic and human patterns. Geography 002A covers Europe, Russia and the former Soviet Republics, North America and South America.(This course is recommended for prospective or current elementary and secondary teachers).

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 51B
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

GEOG-002B
World Regional Geography II
Credit(s) 3

World Regional Geography II
GEOG 002B is a systematic examination of five major world regions. Special emphasis is given to the basic geographic concepts as they apply to physical, economic and human patterns. Geography 002B covers North Africa and the Middle East,Asia,sub-Sahara Africa, Middle America and the Pacific. (This course is recommended for prospective or current elementary and secondary teachers).

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 51B
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

GEOG-003
Cultural Geography
Credit(s) 3

Cultural Geography
GEOG 003 is an introductory course in the study of human geography. The course focuses on the spatial elements of culture, population distribution, settlement and land use patterns, technology, economics, race, language and cultural heritage. Included is some field work in the local area. (This course is recommended for students planning to teach).

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 120

GEOG-004
Intro Geographic Information
Credit(s) 4

Intro to Geog Info Syst & Tech W/Lab
GEOG 004 is the study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, geo-referencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 155

GEOG-010
Los Angeles Urban Geography Fi
Credit(s) 1

Los Angeles Urban Geography Field Course
GEOG 010 is a one-unit Geography field course with a focus on the problems, physical and cultural patterns of America's second largest urban area. The emphasis is on topics such as the economy, transportation, recreation, the arts, housing, ethnic neighborhoods and other characteristics indigenous to the region. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed.

Class Hours:: 2 Lecture | 46 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 160

GEOG-011
Death Valley Geog Field Course
Credit(s) 1

Death Valley Geography Field Course
GEOG 011 is a one-unit Geography field course with a focus on the Trans-Sierra region, specifically the Mojave Desert and Death Valley. Students will observe and analyze the physical and cultural patterns and process including landforms, weather, geology, biology, and history of the regions.

Class Hours:: 2 Lecture | 46 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 160

GEOG-012
Grand Canyon Geog Field Course
Credit(s) 1

Grand Canyon Geography Field Course
GEOG 012 is a one-unit Geography field course with a focus on the Colorado Plateau, and the Grand Canyon regions. Students will observe and analyze the physical and cultural patterns and process including landforms, weather, geology, biology, and history of these regions.

Class Hours:: 2 Lecture | 46 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 160

GEOG-013
San Francisco Urban Geog.Field
Credit(s) 1

San Francisco Urban Geography Field Cour
GEOG 013 is a one-unit Geography field course with a focus on the problems, physical and cultural patterns of California's second largest urban San Francisco. The emphasis is on topics such as the economy, transportation, recreation, the arts, housing, ethnic neighborhoods and other characteristics indigenous to the region. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed. (AA/AS, CSU)(C-ID GEOG 160)

Class Hours:: 2 Lecture | 46 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:: CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 160

GEOG-016
Regional Field Studies
Credit(s) 1

Regional Field Studies
GEOG 016 provides the opportunity for students to conduct field studies of the geography of selected regions. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed. Specific content will vary by geographic region.

Class Hours:: 3 Lecture | 45 Laboratory
Transfers to:: CSU

GEOG-018
Geography of California
Credit(s) 3

Geography of California
GEOG 018 is a thematic approach to the California's issues, processes and topics relevant to geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water resources, cultural landscape, ethnic diversity, urban and agricultural regions, and the economy. This course explores the physical and human landscapes that have evolved as a result of the human-environment interface.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: GEOG 140

GEOG-059
Geography Field Experience
Credit(s) 0.5 - 1

Geography Field Experience
GEOG 059 is a one-half unit Geography field course and is built around a series of three-day field trips. Examples include: Yosemite, Sequoia National Park, Red Rocks State Park, and the Central Coast of California. Students will observe and analyze the physical and cultural patterns and processes including landforms, weather, geology, biology, cultural, and historical regions.

Class Hours:: 2 Lecture | 46 Laboratory
P/NP