Geography
2 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GEOG 1 Physical Geography
- Units
- 3
- C-ID
- GEOG 115
An introductory study of the basic physical elements of geography including climate, land forms, soils, water, and natural vegetation, The laboratory will include the tools and methods of geographers. (C-ID: GEOG 115).
GEOG 2 Cultural Geography
- Units
- 3
- C-ID
- GEOG 120
This course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion, and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: historical geography; geographical techniques and methodology; demography; languages and religions; urbanization and landscape modification; political units and nationalism; and economic systems and development. Emphasis is given to interrelationships between human activities and the biophysical environment. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID:GEOG 120)