Orange Coast College GEOGRAPHY Geography A100 — World Regional Geography — 3 units An introduction to the regions and nations of the world. The major countries including their population, resources, general development and physical setting will be investigated. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOG 125. Geography A100H — World Regional Geography Honors — 3 units An introduction to the regions and nations of the world. The major countries, including their population, resources, general development, and physical setting will be investigated. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOG 125. Geography A130 — Introduction to Weather & Climate — 3 units Advisory: Geography A180 Introduction to the earth’s atmosphere and processes. Topics include: atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation, energy budget, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, circulation systems, air masses and fronts, weather forecasting, climate and climate change. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. C-ID GEOG 130. Geography A150 — California Geography — 3 units A survey of California’s physical and cultural environment and patterns. Topics will include physiography, vegetation, climate, resources, population, migration, ethnic diversity, economics, urbanization and current issues related to geographic factors. Field trips may be required. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. C-ID GEOG 140. Geography A180 — Physical Geography — 3 units A study of the basic physical elements of geography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Particular emphasis is given to climate, land forms, soils and natural vegetation. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOG 110. Geography A180H — Honors Physical Geography — 3 units A study of the basic physical elements of geography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Particular emphasis is given to climate, land forms, soils, and natural vegetation. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOG 110. Geography A180L — Physical Geography Lab — 1 unit Prerequisite: Geography A180 or concurrent enrollment. Advisory: Math A010. This course is design to provide supplemental exercises in topics covered in Geography A180. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOG 111. Geography A185 — Cultural Geography — 3 units A study of the basic cultural elements of geography and their correlation with the physical elements. Particular emphasis is given to population distribution, land-use patterns and trade. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOG 120. Geography A190 — Introduction to Geographic Information Systems — 2 units Advisory: Computer Information Systems A100. Provides a theoretical basis for understanding the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in spatial analysis and decision making for a variety of applications. Learn fundamental concepts of cartographic presentation and the skills for working with spatial data, database design, data conversion, information retrieval and spatial analysis. Laboratory exercises provide students with applications from various fields including business, environmental, geography, geology, marketing and planning. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID GEOG 155. Geography A198 — Regional Field Studies in Geography — 2 units Field studies of the geography of selected regions. Physical and cultural processes, characteristics and landscapes will be observed and analyzed. Specific content will vary by geographic region. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID GEOG 160. GEOLOGY Geology A101 — Age of the Dinosaurs — 4 units The course focuses on the origin, evolution and extinction of dinosaurs with emphasis on paleobiology and paleoecology. Covers fundamentals of dinosaur anatomy and behavior, hot/cold-blooded debate, relationships to birds, diversity and exploits of dinosaur hunters. Extended field trip required. Intended for science and non-science majors. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 101. Geology A105 — General Geology — 3 units Formerly Geology A100 Composition and structure of the earth and the processes which modify the crust and the surface and their effect on man. Not open to students who are taking or have successfully completed Geology A110. One field trip required during semester. This course may be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 100. Geology A105H — General Geology Honors — 3 units Formerly Geology A100H Composition and structure of the earth and the processes which modify the crust and the surface and their effect on man. Not open to students who are taking or have successfully completed Geology A110. One field trip required. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 100. Geology A105L — General Geology Laboratory — 1 unit Formerly Geology A100L Prerequisite: Geology A105 or concurrent enrollment. A laboratory study of materials and processes in the earth. A beginning laboratory course for the non-science major. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 100L. Geology A105M — General Geology Lab Honors — 1 unit Formerly Geology A100M Prerequisite: Geology A105 or A105H or concurrent enrollment. A laboratory study of materials and processes in the earth. A beginning laboratory course for the non-science major. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 100L. 188 Geology A106 — Earth Science for Teachers — 4 units A broad-based study of earth science, including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and solar system astronomy. Topics are aligned with the California State Science Standards for K-12 and will prepare future teachers to teach these subjects. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID 121. Geology A110 — Physical Geology — 4 units A study of materials and processes in the earth. A beginning course in physical geology for science and engineering majors and students desiring a science emphasis. One extended field trip required during the semester. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 101. Geology A115 — California Geology — 3 units The study of a geologic showcase--California. The geologic framework of our state and its corresponding geologic provinces and geologic factors which have influenced California’s human history. The intimate inter-relationships of geology with our agriculture, transportation, construction, mining, oil and gas industry, recreation and public welfare. Field trip required. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID GEOL 200. Geology A131 — Weather and Climate — 3 units A survey in meteorology, emphasizing atmospheric composition and variability as well as interactions between atmosphere, oceans and continents to produce our weather. Includes the terminology and tools that meteorologists employ to observe, study and predict storm systems, storm fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes and wind-driven ocean waves. Current topics such as air pollution and climate change will also be addressed. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. This course may also be offered online. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Geology A132 — Geologic Field Studies: Death Valley — 2 units Advisory: Geology A105, Geology A105H, or Geology A110. This course offers students an opportunity to explore fundamental geological concepts in a field-based setting. Pre-trip meetings will orient students to the tectonic, petrologic, historical and geomorphological setting of the Death Valley region. This course includes a multi-day field excursion to various locales of geological interest and may involve camping in primitive wilderness environments. Topics include the volcanic, tectonic and hydrologic history of the region. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Geology A135 — Geology of the Natural Parks and Monuments — 3 units Geology of national parks, seashores and monuments and its influence on land forms, climate and human istory. Classes will vary each semester in order to develop particular skills in interpreting field problems and relationships unique to a given area. Approximate locations will be selected from one of four geologic provinces--The Mojave Desert, Basin and Range, Sierra Nevada, or Colorado Plateau. Field trip required. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU.