Geography GEOG

GEOG 1 Physical Geography

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

Eligibility for English 1A

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course describes and explains the physical elements of geography. The topics include maps, earth-sun relationships, elements of weather and climate, vegetation patterns, soil types, plate tectonics, volcanism, tectonic activity and related landforms, weathering and mass wasting, and the landforms created by running water, glaciers, waves and wind.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections, listed as GEOG-1) · Winter 2027 (2 sections, listed as GEOG-1) · Spring 2027 (6 sections, listed as GEOG-1)

GEOG 2 Cultural Geography

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course surveys the geographic distribution and interrelationships of cultural elements such as population, agriculture, industry, cities, religion, language, customs, and territorial organization.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 5 World Regional Geography

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course surveys the major countries and regions of the world, examining their environments, people, cities, resources, history, economies, and special problems.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 5H Honors World Regional Geography

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) or ENGL 1AH (now ENGL C1000H)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Note: Students may take either GEOG 5 or Geography 5H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded for GEOG 5 and Geography 5H.

This honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, surveys the major countries and regions of the world, studying their environments, people, cities, resources, history, economies, and special assets and problems. This course is enriched through extensive research and writing assignments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 6 Physical Geography Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

3 hours lab

Prerequisite

GEOG 1 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course consists of laboratory exercises using the geographic grid and world time, earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes and weather maps, climate classification, natural vegetation, and interpretation of landforms shown on topographic maps and aerial photographs.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 7 Geography of California

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or equivalent

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course is a systematic study of California's unique and diverse physical environments and associated landforms, climates, and ecological communities. The course presents an overview of human settlement patterns, economic activities, and cultural aspects, with an emphasis on physical environment-human occupancy relationships.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 8 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Units

4

Hours

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Advisory

CIS 13 or basic computer skills

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This computer-based course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of automated mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Laboratory work includes experience in the use of map scales, working with spatial data and metadata, creating data with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and geocoding, map features, map overlays, creation of charts and graphs, basic spatial analysis techniques, and the presentation of data in map layouts.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 9 Weather and Climate

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) or qualification by appropriate assessment.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course is a survey of the causes and regional distribution of the Earth's weather and climate. The content includes the atmosphere, cause of seasons, air temperature, air pressure and wind, clouds and precipitation, and storms. Use of weather instruments and weather data interpretation are also covered.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as GEOG-9)

GEOG 20 Geography Field Studies

Units

1

Hours

0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab to be arranged

Advisory

ENGL C1000

Formerly

Geography 20abcd

Transfers to

CSU

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Note: Students pay fees for camping and meals.

This course focuses on the physical, cultural, urban, and economic elements of geographic regions. Field study is usually conducted over a four day period. Note: Students pay fees for camping and meals.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GEOG 99 Independent Study

Units

1-3

Hours

hours to be arranged

Formerly

Geography 99abc

Transfers to

CSU

Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Geography with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Transfer: CSU*

Note: *Transfer limitations apply. For eligibility requirements, go to www.elcamino.edu/admissions/credit.asp

This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Geography not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Geography projects (54 hours per unit).

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.