Geography

• Description: Study of the Earth's surface, including the earth's dimensions and systems; atmospheric processes; patterns of climate, vegetation and soils; and features, processes and interactions of land, water and various energy sources. Use of maps for interpretation.
• Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 84 hours total per quarter. (84 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

Two GIS certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information Systems and Career Certificate for Geographic Information Systems Analyst. For information on the online degree program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_geography_new.htm. For general information, visit www.foothill.edu/bss.

• Description: The cultural geographic landscape. Study of the human population from origins to the present with an emphasis on the future. Examination of population densities, migrations, and settlements; races, languages, and religions; patterns of land use and major environmental perceptions and problems. Analysis of energy, mineral, and food resources, and how cultures utilize them.
• Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

Two GIS certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information Systems and Career Certificate for Geographic Information Systems Analyst. For information on the online degree program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_geography_new.htm. For general information, visit www.foothill.edu/bss.