GEOG 390 - Field Studies in Geography

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

Same As: GEOL 390 Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 24 hours LEC; 144 hours LAB This course involves fi eld study of selected locations of geographic interest. Course content varies according to fi eld trip destination but may include topics in physical geography (e.g., plant and animal communities, climate and weather, geology and geomorphology, natural hazards, environmental impacts, etc.), human geography (e.g., cultural landscapes, economic activities, transportation issues, land use patterns, etc.), and/or introduction to tools and techniques used for geographic fi eld research (e.g., map and compass, the Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), etc.). Field excursions are required and fi eld trip expense fees may be required. This course may be taken 4 times using different fi eld trip destinations.

Credits:

4.00 - 5.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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