Two GIS certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information Systems and Career Certificate for Geographic Information Systems Analyst. For information on the online degree program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_geography_new.htm. For general information, visit www.foothill.edu/bss.
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| Course ID | Course Title | | Units |
| CRN # |
Course |
Activity |
Time |
Days |
Instructor |
Location |
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| GEOG 1 | PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY | 5 Units |
| Study of the Earth's surface, including the earth's dimensions and systems; atmospheric processes; patterns of climate, vegetation and soils; and features, processes and interactions of land, water and various energy sources. Use of maps for interpretation. |
| 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lecture-laboratory, 2 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter.) |
| Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESLL 26; MATH 220. |
| 40064 | • GEOG-001.-02W | Lecture | TBA | TBA | HANSELL, CHRISTINE | ONLINE |
| | • | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | HANSELL, CHRISTINE | ONLINE |
| GEOG-001.-02W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. |
| 40065 | • GEOG-001.-03W | Lecture | TBA | TBA | SENGUPTA, DYUTI | ONLINE |
| | • | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | SENGUPTA, DYUTI | ONLINE |
| GEOG-001.-03W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. |
| 40066 | • GEOG-001.-04W | Lecture | TBA | TBA | SENGUPTA, DYUTI | ONLINE |
| | • | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | SENGUPTA, DYUTI | ONLINE |
| GEOG-001.-04W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. |
| 40187 | GEOG-001.-05 | Lecture | 12:00 PM-01:50 PM | TTh | WILLAHAN, DAUNE | 3401 |
| | | Laboratory | 02:00 PM-02:50 PM | TTh | WILLAHAN, DAUNE | 3401 |
| | | Lecture-Laboratory | 03:00 PM-03:50 PM | Th | WILLAHAN, DAUNE | 3401 |
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| GEOG 2 | HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | 4 Units |
| The cultural geographic landscape. Study of the human population from origins to the present with an emphasis on the future. Examination of population densities, migrations and settlements; races, languages and religions; patterns of land use and major environmental perceptions and problems. Analysis of energy, mineral, and food resources and how cultures utilize them. |
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) |
| Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESLL 26. |
| 41392 | • GEOG-002.-01W | Lecture | TBA | TBA | DAVIS, M | ONLINE |
| GEOG-002.-01W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. |
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| GEOG 5 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the geography of economic activity; the world wide distribution and characteristics of agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, manufacturing, transportation, high technology and international trade. |
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) |
| Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESLL 26. |
| 41393 | GEOG-005.-01 | Lecture | 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | MW | DAVIS, M | 4202 |
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| GEOG 10 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 4 Units |
| Survey of the world's major culture regions and major nations. Physical, cultural, economic features. Emphasis on historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, natural environment, potential and problems. Location, importance and impact of the foremost features of countries, states, major cities, rivers and landform regions. |
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) |
| Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESLL 26. |
| 40947 | GEOG-010.-01 | Lecture | 08:00 AM-09:50 AM | MW | RICH, ALAN | 3401 |
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| GEOG 36Y | SPECIAL PROJECTS IN GEOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
| Advanced readings, research, and/or project in geography. Specific topics determined in consultation with instructor. |
| 3 hours lecture. (36 hours total per quarter.) |
| Advisory: Enrollment is limited to six times within the GEOG 36 group. |
| 41748 | GEOG-036Y-01 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | RICH, ALAN | TBA |
| GEOG-036Y-01: Students will be placed in a 6 hour per week GIS internship with local company or government agency. Practical work-experience applying GIS skills learned as part of the certificate program. Students must submit a written report summarizing work completed through the internship. Recommended that students complete Geography 12 and 52 (Introduction and Advanced GIS). Contact Allison Meezan at meezankaren@foothill.edu for more information. |
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| GEOG 54A | SEMINAR IN SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I | 2 Units |
| Seminar on the diverse applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Weekly presentations by guest speakers. |
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) |
| 40949 | GEOG-054A-01 | Lecture | 06:00 PM-07:50 PM | W | RICH, ALAN | 4008 |
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| GEOG 54B | SEMINAR IN SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II | 2 Units |
| Students undertake an original GIS project of their choosing under guidance of the instructor. |
| 6 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) |
| Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in GEOG 54A. |
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GEOG 54. |
| Formerly: GEOG 54 |
| 40950 | GEOG-054B-01 | Lecture | 08:00 PM-09:50 PM | W | RICH, ALAN | 4008 |
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| GEOG 59 | CARTOGRAPHY, MAP PRESENTATION & DESIGN | 2 Units |
| Map projections, geodes, coordinate systems. Map composition. Selection of colors and symbols. |
| 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter.) |
| 40951 | GEOG-059.-01 | Lecture | 06:00 PM-06:50 PM | M | HANSELL, CHRISTINE | 4008 |
| | | Laboratory | 07:00 PM-09:50 PM | M | HANSELL, CHRISTINE | 4008 |
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