Geography (GEOG)
GEOG A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)
World Regional Geography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An introduction to the regions and nations of the world. The major countries, including their population, resources, general development, and physical setting will be investigated. Enrollment Limitation: GEOG A100H; students who complete GEOG A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for GEOG A100H. C-ID: GEOG 125.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A100
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Imaging Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
- Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts Degree
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
- Orange Coast: Spanish AA Requirements
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
GEOG A100H3 Units (54 lecture hours)
World Regional Geography Honors
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An introduction to the regions and nations of the world. The major countries, including their population, resources, general development, and physical setting will be investigated. Enrollment Limitation: GEOG A100; students who complete GEOG A100H may not enroll in or receive credit for GEOG A100. C-ID: GEOG 125.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A100H
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
- Orange Coast: Spanish AA Requirements
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
GEOG A1013 Units (40.5 lecture hours; 40.5 lab hours)
Regional Field Studies in Latin America
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Field studies of the geography of Latin America. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed. Specific content will vary by geographic region. Class will meet on campus prior to departure and following return. Students will spend three weeks in the Latin American country. Students will be responsible for all travel costs.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A101
GEOG A1023 Units (40.5 lecture hours; 40.5 lab hours)
Regional Field Studies in Europe
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Field studies of the geography of Europe. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed. Specific content will vary by geographic region. Student will be responsible for all travel costs.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A102
GEOG A1303 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to Weather & Climate
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Introduction to the earth’s atmosphere and processes. Topics include: atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation, energy budget, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, circulation systems, air masses and fronts, weather forecasting, climate and climate change. C-ID: GEOG 130.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A130
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Geology
- Geology
- Geology (GEOL)
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
GEOG A1503 Units (54 lecture hours)
California Geography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A survey of California's physical and cultural environment and patterns. Topics will include physiography, vegetation, climate, resources, population, migration, ethnic diversity, economics, urbanization and current issues related to geographic factors. Field trips may be required. C-ID: GEOG 140.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A150
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
GEOG A1803 Units (54 lecture hours)
Physical Geography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A study of the basic physical elements of geography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Particular emphasis is given to climate, land forms, soils, and natural vegetation. Enrollment Limitation: GEOG A180H; students who complete GEOG A180 may not enroll in or receive credit for GEOG A180H. C-ID: GEOG 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A180
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT CSU Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT IGETC Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
GEOG A180H3 Units (54 lecture hours)
Physical Geography Honors
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A study of the basic physical elements of geography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Particular emphasis is given to climate, land forms, soils, and natural vegetation. Enrollment Limitation: GEOG A180; students who complete GEOG A180H may not enroll in or receive credit for GEOG A180. C-ID: GEOG 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A180H
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT CSU Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT IGETC Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
GEOG A180L1 Unit (54 lab hours)
Physical Geography Lab
Prerequisite(s): GEOG A180 or GEOG A180H or concurrent enrollment.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is designed to provide supplemental exercises in topics covered in GEOG A180. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. C-ID: GEOG 111.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A180L
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT CSU Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT IGETC Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
GEOG A1853 Units (54 lecture hours)
Cultural Geography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A study of the basic cultural elements of geography and their correlation with the physical elements. Particular emphasis is given to population distribution, land use patterns, and trade. C-ID: GEOG 120.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A185
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree (AA, AS)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2024-2025: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AAT Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT CSU Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT IGETC Sequence
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
- Orange Coast: Spanish AA Requirements
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
GEOG A1903 Units (54 lecture hours)
Digital Mapping: Introduction to GIS
Advisory: CIS A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course introduces students to the unique concepts and practical uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and ArcGIS software. Students will be taught how to retrieve and apply data in their chosen academic area of interest for selected GIS applications. The course implements advanced computer technology, aerial photography, topographic maps, satellite imagery, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data. Classroom activities provide students with applications from various fields including Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Anthropology, Public Health, Business, Marketing, Political Science, and Economics. C-ID: GEOG 155.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A190
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Applied Ocean Science and Technology, Associate in Science Degree
- Associate in Science General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Environmental Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science Degree
- Geography
- Geography (GEOG)
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Marine Conservation & Monitoring, Certificate of Achievement
- Marine Mammal Field Studies and Conservation, Certificate of Achievement
- Marine Science, Associate in Science Degree
- Orange Coast: Anthropology AAT Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AA Requirements
- Orange Coast: Geography AAT Requirements
- Public Health, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T)
- Public Health, Certificate of Achievement
GEOG A1972 Units (27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours)
Desert Field Studies in Geography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Field studies of the geography of selected desert regions. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed. Specific content will vary by geographic region.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOG A197
GEOG A1982 Units (27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours)
Regional Field Studies in Geography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
C-ID: GEOG 160.