Geography
Geography is the study of the earth as the home of humanity - including both its human and physical characteristics. In their quest to understand the earth and its processes, geographers first ask where things are located, but more importantly, they seek to answer why these distributions occur.
Whether you take the World Regional, Physical, Cultural, GIS, or any of the other Geography classes that we offer at Orange Coast College, your coursework will incorporate the five themes of Geography:
- Location – Where is it located?
- Place – What is it like there?
- Human / Environment Interactions
- Human adaptations, modifications, dependence on the environment
- Movement – How did it get there? Where is it going? Why did it move?
- Diffusion of people, goods and ideas
- Regions – Classification of areas that are based on similar characteristics
- Formal, functional, vernacular
Department Contact Information
Irene Naesse
inaesse@occ.cccd.edu
Chris Quinn
cquinn@occ.cccd.edu
Jaime Speed Rossiter
jrossiter@occ.cccd.edu
Credit Courses
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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. C-ID: GEOG 125.
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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. C-ID: GEOG 125.
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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.
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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.
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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. Lecture. C-ID: GEOG 130.
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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.
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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. C-ID: GEOG 110.
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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. C-ID: GEOG 110.
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This course is design 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.
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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.
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Provides a theoretical basis for understanding the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in spatial analysis and decision making for a variety of applications. Learn fundamental concepts of cartographic presentation and the skills for working with spatial data, database design, data conversion, information retrieval and spatial analysis. Laboratory exercises provide students with applications from various fields including business, environmental, geography, geology, marketing and planning. C-ID: GEOG 155.
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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.
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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.