Geography
4 courses · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GEOG 101 Physical Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include the natural environment and nature-society interactions with an emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking. The course covers classification and analysis of spatial patterns of weather, climate, climate change and the enhanced greenhouse effect, the water cycle, landforms, and the distribution of living organisms. This course also addresses environmental issues in geography and sustainability. The course develops students’ spatial analysis skills using maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), and remote sensing imagery. This course is intended for social science majors, sustainability majors, or anyone seeking an understanding of Earth’s physical systems and human impacts on the natural environment.
GEOG 101L Physical Geography Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: GEOG 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course requires practical observations and applications of the geographic grid, atlases, and topographic maps, weather and climate, natural vegetation and soils, and landforms. This includes exercises in remote sensing and computer tools for data analysis, including Google Earth and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is designed for students interested in geography, geology, or Earth science.
GEOG 102 Cultural Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to thematic cultural geography. Emphasis is placed on population, race, language, religion, settlement patterns, political organization, economic activities, industry, and the regional distribution of these elements. This course is for students interested in thematic cultural geography or Social Science majors.
GEOG 104 World Regional Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of the world's major geographical regions, including Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and South, East, and Southeast Asia. Emphasis is placed on the historical, environmental, cultural, economic, and technological factors that impact these geographical areas. This course is intended for students majoring in Geography and all students interested in world geography.