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GEO 5
A Geography of California
Course Description
An exploration of California's diverse physical landscapes (land forms, climate, soil and resources) and analyzes its cultural landscapes created by human transformation of the environment through economic activities such as agriculture, mining, trade, industry and urbanization. Examines the remarkable physical and cultural regional differences within California. A study in the wealth of diversity of California's peoples while investigating the more disturbing aspects of discrimination and exploitation of various groups based on race, ethnicity, class and gender.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify California's geographic provinces, appraise their significance and investigate their interconnectedness.
- Analyze geographic patterns of California's diverse population.
- Critically evaluate the impact of California's modern economic activities on the physical and/or cultural environments.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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