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: Survey of the world's major culture regions and major nations. Physical, cultural, economic features. Emphasis on historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, natural environment, potential, and problems. Location, importance, and impact of the foremost features of countries, states, major cities, rivers, and landform regions.
• 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.

• Description: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geospatial technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), map reading, and cartography. Exploration of how geospatial technologies are used in addressing human and environmental issues and can promote sustainability.
• Advisory: This is an introductory level course in the applications of GIST, and assumes no prior knowledge of the discipline; Elementary Algebra or equivalent recommended; not open to students with credit in GIST 11.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Communication & Analytical Thinking
• 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
• Cross Listed: GIST F011.

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: Study of geospatial technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis. Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science to spatial data management. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems and georeferencing. Identification and acquisition of spatial data.
• Advisory: This is an introductory level course in the applications of GIST, and assumes no prior knowledge of the discipline; concurrent or prior enrollment in GEOG 11 or GIST 11 recommended; not open to students with credit in GIST 12.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• 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
• Cross Listed: GIST F012.

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: An introduction to the essentials of Earth science, including the structure of the Earth and its internal processes, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth, such as the plate tectonics, the rock cycle, the hydrologic cycle, weather, and climate. Topics are aligned with the California State Science Standards for K-12 and will prepare pre-service teachers to teach these subjects.
• Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A or 1AH or ESLL 26.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• 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: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Geography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter. (36 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• 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: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Geography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• 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: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Geography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter. (108 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• 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: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Geography beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter. (144 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• 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.