Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Geography


GEOG 1301 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This course introduces the student to an area of study that brings together and interrelates the important elements of the physical environment of humans. The nature and characteristics of the physical environment, their development and distribution are emphasized. Skills: E (GOG 2403)

GEOG 1302 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This course explores how humans create "places" through culture and their adaptation to the physical environment. Formal and functional aspects of spatial decision making are stressed. Skills: E (GOG 2413)

GEOG 1410 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (4-3-3). This course is designed to introduct the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS. The lab material will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, manipulation, and output using ArcView. ( )

GOG 1413 INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY METEOROLOGY (3-3-0). This course is designed to introduce the student to the processes involved in the formation of weather patterns and the longer term patterns of climate. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of aerial photography and radar imaging.

GOG 2433 WORLD/REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This course focuses on the culture and physical environments of the world's geographic regions. It is both a survey course and an introduction to the discipline of geography. Skills: E


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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