Geography
Associate in Arts Geography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Chabot College offers an Associate in Arts Degree in Geography to introduce students to principles, theory, and applied methods of spatial analysis in studying both the natural and human environment. The program in Geography is designed to develop the student’s awareness of human-environment relationships and changes in the landscape induced by human activities. Geographers pursue careers in many diverse fields, including environmental conservation, land use planning, global change research, teaching, and applications of geographic information systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of global physical and environmental processes, locations, and develop an appreciation of landscapes.
- Assemble and analyze spatial information (maps, data, surveys, qualitative observations, etc.), using traditional and modern mapping technology methods.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 1 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEO 1L | Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| GEO 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEO 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEO 8 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| orGEO 13 | Climate Studies | 3 |
| GEO 20 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEO 3 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEO 10 | Global Environmental Solutions | 3 |
| GEO 12 | Geography of California | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment
Program Control Number: 16760
TOP Code: 220600 - Geography
CIP Code: 45.0701 - Geography