Geography
3 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
GEOG 201 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 110
Studies the spatial distribution of the Earth's physical systems and the interrelationships among environmental and human systems. Includes Earth-sun geometry, climate, water, soils, landforms, vegetation, and patterns of ecosystem distribution. Presents the scientific methods and tools of geographic research including maps, remote sensing, geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
GEOG 202 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 120
Studies human interaction with the basic elements of the cultural environment. Includes language, religion, economy, and other cultural phenomena and their patterns of distribution.
GEOG 225 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 125
Surveys the world's culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasizes spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identifies the significant features of regions.