Geography
8 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 110
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of geography with emphasis on the physical world, its components and interrelationships. Topics include earth/sun relationships, atmospheric elements and weather, climate and seasons, earthquakes and volcanoes, rocks and minerals, oceans and coastlines, glaciers, and landform distribution, methods of map reading and interpretation. Current environmental issues relating to these topics are emphasized. C-ID GEOG 110.
GEOG 101L Geography 1 Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Corequisite
- GEOG 101
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 111
An interactive exploration of earth's weather and climate, vegetation and soils, rocks and minerals, earthquakes and volcanoes. Tectonic forces are studied as relating to landform destruction and creation. Gradational forces are studied as relating to the processes of water, wind and ice. C-ID GEOG 111.
GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 120
An examination of human activities on the surface of the earth as exhibited by various cultures. Global variations in land-use systems, settlement patterns, economic activities, political and religious institutions, languages, and the numbers and movement of human populations are explored. C-ID GEOG 120.
GEOG 103 Geography of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 140
A study of California's physical and cultural characteristics. Physical topics covered include earthquakes, fires, landslides, floods and volcanoes. Cultural topics include diversity, immigration, urbanization, agriculture and economics. C-ID GEOG 140. .
GEOG 104 World Regional Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 125
An examination of the world's countries within their global regions with emphasis on their physical and cultural attributes. Variations within and among these global regions are explored. C-ID GEOG 125.
GEOG 106 Map Interpretation and Analysis
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to maps, images and geographic techniques. Technologies include map and aerial photograph interpretation, tabular data, spatial statistics, cartography, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Internet mapping, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that aid in data collection, analysis and presentation.
GEOG 110 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
GIS basics and applications are explored, including terminology, mapping and problem solving. Current GIS software applications and GPS navigational systems are utilized.
GEOG 130 Introduction to Weather and Climate
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- GEOG 130
An examination of Earth's weather and climate systems including seasonal changes in solar radiation, temperature, barometric pressure, wind, atmospheric moisture, condensation, precipitation, air masses, fronts and mid-latitude cyclones. Tornadoes and hurricanes, weather forecasting, climate and climate change also included. C-ID GEOG 130.