Geography
Associate in Arts for Transfer Geography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Geography introduces students to principles, theory, and applied methods of spatial analysis in studying both the natural and human environment. The degree is designed to develop the student’s awareness of human-environment relationships and changes in the physical and cultural landscape induced by human activities. It provides students with a foundation in the knowledge and skills of the geography profession and prepares them for upper division university course work. Recipients of the Associate in Arts for Transfer degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing at a campus of the California State University system by completing 60 semester units that are transferable to the California State University, to include: The California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, grade "C" or better in all courses required for the major and general education, and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of physical processes and human-environment interactions, including their locations.
- Assemble and analyze spatial information (maps, data, surveys, qualitative observations, etc.), using traditional and modern mapping technology methods.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 1 | Introduction to Physical Geography (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 1L | Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory (Active) | 1 |
| GEO 2 | Cultural Geography (Active) | 3 |
| orGEO 5 | World Regional Geography (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 8 | Introduction to Weather and Climate (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 12 | Geography of California (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 20 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Active) | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology (Active) | 3 |
| ENST 1 | Introduction to Environmental Studies (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 3 | Economic Geography (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 10 | Global Environmental Solutions (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 13 | Climate Studies (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 21 | Spatial Analysis with GIS (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 22 | Advanced GIS Applications (Active) | 3 |
| GEOS 11 | Physical Geology (Active) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (Active) | 4 |
| orPSY 5 | Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (Active) | 4 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment
Program Control Number: 37557
TOP Code: 220600 - Geography
CIP Code: 45.0701 - Geography