Geography
5 courses · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
GEOG 1 Physical Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 110
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.
GEOG 1L Physical Geography Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- GEOG 001 or
- Corequisite
- GEOG 001
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 111
Practical application of basic concepts and principles of physical geography: Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, geologic processes, landforms, and field observation.
GEOG 3 World Regional Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 125
Introduction to the world’s major geographic regions: Interconnections between regions, cultural and economic development, political organization, land uses, and the environment.
GEOG 18 California Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 140
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.
GEOG 19 Global Climate Change
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- 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.