Geography
9 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
GEG 101 Physical Geography
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 84 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 110
This course is an introduction to our physical environment, its natural features and their distribution and significance to humans. Primary emphasis will be on the atmospheric processes that affect the Earth’s weather and climate, and the surface processes that shape the Earth’s landscape.
GEG 102 Human Geography
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 120
This course introduces students to the study of spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment. Students will explore topics such as population, migration, language, race and ethnicity, religion, food and agriculture, globalization, industry, urbanization, environmental and social justice, geopolitical and socioeconomic issues, and multiculturalism in a geographic context.
GEG 103 World Regional Geography
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 125
This course is a systematic study of the world's regions, their origins, and the interface between the physical environment and human activities. Special emphasis will be placed on the physical environment, economic and political activities, resources, and the degree of social development.
GEG 106 California Geography
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 140
This course provides an overview of the geography of California and how natural processes have influenced its history, economics, and cultural development. Emphasis is placed on understanding the connections between the human, historical, social, physical and cultural landscapes of the state. Historical geography will be studied, including historic boom and bust cycles, explosive population growth, and the reciprocal relationships of land and life.
GEG 107 Water Quality Monitoring of Streams and Lakes
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.25 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introduction to watershed issues and policies at the federal, state, and local levels. Students will learn proper water sampling methods and techniques while monitoring streams in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Students will learn how to measure physical characteristics, assess other ecologic indicators, and present scientific information for professional use. This course is cross-listed with EVS 107
GEG 108 Water Resources
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to basic hydrologic principles including water cycling, climatic processes, water quality, groundwater, rivers, and other surface water resources. This course will also focus on the interactions between water, soil, and vegetation, and the processes that create and modify the surface of the Earth. Watershed issues in California and the Tahoe Basin will be emphasized.
GEG 113 Meteorology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 130
This course is a descriptive study of basic weather processes and phenomena including air circulation, energy flow, and storm systems. California weather topics will be emphasized.
GEG 134 ArcGIS Online
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Basic computer skills highly advised.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 155
This interdisciplinary course is designed to explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used as a tool within diverse academic disciplines. Students will use cloud-based GIS mapping software to manipulate various forms of data to create interactive maps and investigate spatial relationships. This course is cross-listed with CIS 135A. Students may also elect to take CIS 550 as a non-credit equivalent.
GEG 135 ArcGIS Desktop
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Basic computer skills highly advised.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 155
This interdisciplinary course is for students seeking to expand their understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn to use ArcGIS Desktop applications to analyze and display spatial data. This course is cross-listed with CIS 135B. Students may also elect to take CIS 551 as a non-credit equivalent.