Geography
Classes Offered
GEOG 1
Physical Geography
Physical Geography
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for Credit CSU, UC
Basic elements of the earth’s physical systems and processes: Earth-sun relations, weather, climate, water, plate tectonics, landforms, soils, and ecosystems and their interrelationships and global distribution patterns. 2206.00
Peralta GE Areas 1; CSU area B1; IGETC area 5A;
(C-ID: GEOG 110)
GEOG 1L
Physical Geography Laboratory
Physical Geography Laboratory
1 Unit, 3 hours lab (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: GEOG 001 or
Corequisite: GEOG 001
Corequisite: GEOG 001
Acceptable for Credit CSU, UC
Practical application of basic concepts and principles of physical geography: Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, geologic processes, landforms, and field observation. 2206.00
CSU area B3; IGETC area 5C;
(C-ID: GEOG 111)
GEOG 3
World Regional Geography
World Regional Geography
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit CSU, UC
Introduction to the world’s major geographic regions: Interconnections between regions, cultural and economic development, political organization, land uses, and the environment. 2206.00
Peralta GE Areas 2; CSU area D; IGETC area 4;
(C-ID: GEOG 125)
GEOG 18
California Geography
California Geography
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit CSU, UC
Forces, processes, and systems that shape the geography of California: Landforms, natural vegetation, forestry and fishing, mineral and water resources, cultural landscapes, agriculture, demographic changes, ethnic diversity, urban growth, regional differences, economic development and its national impact; natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanism, floods, landslides and wildfires; climate and effects of climate change. 2206.00
Peralta GE Areas 1, 2; CSU area B1, D; IGETC area 4;
(C-ID: GEOG 140)
GEOG 19
Global Climate Change
Global Climate Change
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit CSU, UC
Overview of past, present, and future climate changes: Analysis of climatological events and latest research discoveries; emphasis on the role humans play in warming the planet. 2206.00
Peralta GE Areas 1; CSU area B1; IGETC area 5A;
Contact Information
Elena Givental Ph.D.
egivental@peralta.edu
Office Hours
Monday: 10-11am
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