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  • GEOG 309: Introduction to Oceanography Lab

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    Same As: GEOL 331 Corequisite: GEOG 308 or GEOL 330 Advisory: GEOG 300 or GEOL 300 General Education: CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LAB This course is a laboratory investigation of water on Earth, emphasizing the shape of the sea fl oor, marine navigation, plate tectonics, sea fl oor materials and their utilization, the spatial distribution of ocean sediment, the physical and chemical nature of sea water, currents, tides, and marine weather. This course is not open to students who have completed GEOL 331.
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  • GEOG 320: World Regional Geography

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D5; IGETC Area 4E Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course is a global survey of the world's cultural regions. Basic geographic concepts and ideas are used to study and compare people, resources, landscapes, livelihood and economics, and origins across eight major geographic regions. The interaction of countries and regions, their global roles, and the confl icting pressures of cultural diversity versus globalization are presented. The widening gap between more developed and less developed countries is integrated throughout. Cultural and ethnic diversity, as it pertains to the expanding population of the United States, is also a major component.
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  • GEOG 322: Geography of California

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D5; IGETC Area 4C; IGETC Area 4E Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course is a study of the various natural and cultural environments of California, with special emphasis on the interaction of landforms, climate, natural vegetation, soils and resources with people. Historical, political, and economic development within this diverse environment is presented. The diversity of cultures which make up the state's expanding population are studied and compared. Analysis of relevant issues of the day including those based on ethnic and cultural differences form an integral part of this course.
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  • GEOG 330: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Advisory: CISC 300 General Education: AA/AS Area II(b) Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based data processing tool used to manage and analyze spatial information. Applications of GIS include environmental assessment, analysis of natural hazards, site analysis for business and industry, resource management, and land-use planning. This course introduces the concepts, techniques, and tools of GIS including data acquisition, management, manipulation, and analysis, and cartographic output.
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  • GEOG 334: Introduction to GIS Software Applications

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or betterAdvisory: CISC 300 Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 50 hours LEC; 12 hours LAB This course provides the conceptual and practical foundations for using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Emphasis is placed on basic GIS software functionality, display and attribute querying functions, address geocoding, beginning spatial database construction, spatial analysis, cartographic presentation, and spatial data management. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.
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  • GEOG 340: Cartographic Design for GIS

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better.Advisory: CISC 300 (IBM Compatible Computers and Microsoft Windows). Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course provides a comprehensive study of GIS applicable cartography including cartographic principles. Data acquisition methods used in map production, and methods of base map development. The course will include the study of cartography to include history, principles, map projections, map scale, types of thematic maps, and map accuracy. Techniques used in GIS base map development (scanning, digitizing, and coordinate geometry) will be introduced using hands-on exercises. The course will include the production and presentation techniques of professional quality maps. The course will include hands-on work in computer-assisted mapping projects.
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  • GEOG 342: Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 48 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB This course introduces the principles and concepts of remote sensing and digital image processing as it relates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamentals of remote sensing, aerial photography, satellite imagery, photogrammetry, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and Laser Incidence Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) are taught. A variety of digital image processing techniques are presented to analyze various remote sensing platforms.
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  • GEOG 344: Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Prerequisite: GEOG 330 with a grade of "C" or better.Advisory: CISC 300 (IBM compatible Computers and Microsoft Windows); STAT 301. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course provides a general survey of the fundamentals of spatial information systems and a survey of quantitative techniques applicable to spatial data. This course is focused on the functionally of GIS as an effective tool for modeling and analyzing complex spatial relationships quantitative methods, to include measures of central tendency, dispersion, and density, are discussed. Applications of such methods will be presented using empirical data.
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  • GEOG 350: Data Acquisition in GIS

    3.00 Credits
    American River College

    Corequisite: GEOG 330 Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course is an introduction to the techniques, theory, and practical experience necessary to acquire, convert, and create digital spatial data. Topics include acquisition of existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, metadata, formatting and conversion of GIS data, creating data utilizing digital cameras and scanners, the utilization of remotely sensed data, and use of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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  • GEOG 354: Introduction to the Global Positioning System

    1.00 Credits
    American River College

    Advisory: GEOG 300 and 301. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 18 hours LEC This course introduces the Global Positioning System (GPS). Topics include the basic concepts of GPS and hands-on operation of the technology, computer interfaces, GIS software, and real-world applications.
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