Geography
2 courses · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
GEOG 1 Physical Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 110
Basic elements of the earth’s physical systems and processes: Earth-sun relations, weather, climate, water, plate tectonics, landforms, soils, and ecosystems and their interrelationships and global distribution patterns.
GEOG 1L Physical Geography Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- GEOG 001 or
- Corequisite
- GEOG 001.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Practical application of the basic concepts and principles of physical geography: Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, geologic processes, landforms, and field observations.