Geography
6 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
GEOG 001 Physical Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- (suggested preparation, not required): Elementary Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 110
A spatial study of the Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include: maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Field trips may be offered.
GEOG 001L Physical Geography Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- GEOG 001 (Physical Geography) May enroll concurrently
- Advisory
- (suggested preparation, not required): Elementary Algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 111
Provides supplemental exercises in topics covered in the Physical Geography lecture course. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. One or more field trips are required and may occur outside of class time.
GEOG 002 Cultural Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 120
This course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development.
GEOG 004 World Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 125
Survey of the world's culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and importance of the significant features of regions.
GEOG 006 California Geography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 140
A thematic approach to the states issues, processes and topics relevant to geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water resources, cultural landscape, ethnic diversity, urban and agricultural regions, and the economy. This course explores the physical, and human landscapes that have evolved as a result of the human-environment interface.
GEOG 010 Intro to Geographic Information Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Basic computer literacy is desirable.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 155
Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Field trips may be required.