Geography

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer provides students with a comprehensive study of the earth from a spatial perspective. The field of geography includes several subfields. Physical geography is the study of natural phenomena such as weather, climate, geological formations, and the distribution of plants and animals. Human geography is the study of the spatial distribution of culture, language, religion, population, economics, and politics. Regional geography incorporates in-depth studies of specific geographic areas of the world. Cartography and Geographic Information Systems are analytical tools used in all subfields of geography.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Students will analyze the geographic distribution of physical phenomena across the earth's surface.
2. Students will analyze the geographic distribution of cultural phenomena across the earth's surface.
3. Students will analyze the relationship of geographic phenomena over space and time.
4. Students will perform spatial analysis using tools such as maps, aerial photographs, and satellite images.
5. Students will analyze the interrelationship between people and their environment and how each impacts the other.