Degree Requirements and Courses
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Geography AA-T Degree
This degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Geography or a similar major.
Associate in Arts for Transfer | SC Program: AA-T.4002
The field of geography is rooted in the universal curiosity about the world around us, and the differences that occur from place to place. Shasta College's Geography Department offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of our complex world.
Geography is the study of Earth’s environments and how humans interact with them. Subject matter in the physical, biological, and social sciences is investigated in order to develop an understanding of our complex world. Students explore challenges and solutions to environmental change, resource use, urbanization, migration, conflict, and sustainability. Students are exposed to a range of geographic methods including field observation, research, map reading, and geospatial technologies.
The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Geography or a similar major.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalENGL C1000
GE
4
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1000
Note: For students who would benefit from further instruction and individual support while taking their first college-transfer level English course, ENGL C1000E is a recommended alternative to ENGL C1000.
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
STAT C1000
GE
4
Introduction to Statistics
STAT C1000
This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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GEOG 1A
M
3
Physical Geography
GEOG 1A
This course investigates Earth's physical systems, their dynamic processes, and surface expressions. Topics include weather, climate, hydrology, tectonics, geomorphology, and the biosphere. Attention is given to spatial patterns and impacts of human activities. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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GEOG 1AL
M
Lab
1
Physical Geography Lab
GEOG 1AL
This course investigates Earth's physical systems, through lab and field activities. Students will use maps, take measurements, and interpret physical phenomena in the lab. Students will observe, measure, and document landforms, hydrologic processes and ecosystems in the field. Data is gathered, displayed and interpreted from a range of sources. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalCOMM C1000
GE
3
Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM C1000
In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This course may be taught in a distance education format.
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GEOG 7
M
3
California Geography
GEOG 7
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
Note: Field trip may be required.
This course is an introduction to California's diverse physical and human geography. Tectonics, climate, water resources, and vegetation communities are investigated for different regions. Spatial patterns of human populations are examined in terms of composition, density, and historic development. Students learn about cultural landscapes through historic periods: Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, early Statehood, and 20th century. This provides a foundation for addressing contemporary concerns related to the economy, social justice, transportation, energy, water resources, and environmental degradation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Note: Field trip may be required.
This course is an introduction to California's diverse physical and human geography. Tectonics, climate, water resources, and vegetation communities are investigated for different regions. Spatial patterns of human populations are examined in terms of composition, density, and historic development. Students learn about cultural landscapes through historic periods: Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, early Statehood, and 20th century. This provides a foundation for addressing contemporary concerns related to the economy, social justice, transportation, energy, water resources, and environmental degradation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 9
M
3
Map and Geospatial Principles
GEOG 9
This course is an introduction to maps, imagery, and geospatial technologies. Students will learn geographic techniques for data collection, interpretation, and presentation. Map principles along with types of maps and their applications are covered. Methodologies include map reading, use of imagery, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and map creation. Recent trends such as crowd-mapping, drone image capture and Lidar are also investigated. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalGEOG 5
M
3
Digital Geographies and Society
GEOG 5
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course explores how society is increasingly influenced by digital spatial technologies. These include our perceptions of space and interactions with place. Theories and research methods in geography provide a foundation from which students generate geographic knowledge, produce visualizations, and investigate how technologies are shaping social equity, economies, cultural practices, geopolitical relations and environmental sustainability. Attention is given to location-based services, web applications, spatial data, and geographic information systems (GIS). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course explores how society is increasingly influenced by digital spatial technologies. These include our perceptions of space and interactions with place. Theories and research methods in geography provide a foundation from which students generate geographic knowledge, produce visualizations, and investigate how technologies are shaping social equity, economies, cultural practices, geopolitical relations and environmental sustainability. Attention is given to location-based services, web applications, spatial data, and geographic information systems (GIS). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 10
M
3
Intro to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 10
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 1 or demonstrated computer literacy.
This course covers the theory and practice of geographic information systems (GIS). Students learn essential GIS procedures for data viewing, acquisition, manipulation, geographic referencing, and map creation. GIS data types, properties, database operations and applications are covered. Basic methods of GIS analysis are also included. This course focuses on the ArcGIS software platform, employing both desktop and online products. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course covers the theory and practice of geographic information systems (GIS). Students learn essential GIS procedures for data viewing, acquisition, manipulation, geographic referencing, and map creation. GIS data types, properties, database operations and applications are covered. Basic methods of GIS analysis are also included. This course focuses on the ArcGIS software platform, employing both desktop and online products. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalGEOG 8
M
3
World Regional Geography
GEOG 8
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course will introduce students to the world's major geographic regions, increasing awareness and highlighting the significance of unifying geographic concepts by exploring the interrelation of physical, cultural, economic, and political characteristics. Key geographic features such as mountain ranges, rivers, countries, and major cities will also be an important part of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course will introduce students to the world's major geographic regions, increasing awareness and highlighting the significance of unifying geographic concepts by exploring the interrelation of physical, cultural, economic, and political characteristics. Key geographic features such as mountain ranges, rivers, countries, and major cities will also be an important part of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PHIL 8
3
Logic
PHIL 8
Advisory: ENGL C1000 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement Level 7.
Logic is the science that evaluates arguments. This course introduces principles of reasoning with an emphasis on deductive logic. It will provide students with extensive experience in identifying a range of correct and incorrect argument forms using the tools of formal logic. The course may include a treatment of inductive reasoning and fallacies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Logic is the science that evaluates arguments. This course introduces principles of reasoning with an emphasis on deductive logic. It will provide students with extensive experience in identifying a range of correct and incorrect argument forms using the tools of formal logic. The course may include a treatment of inductive reasoning and fallacies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 13
3
GIS Spatial Analysis
GEOG 13
This course covers GIS for investigating geographic patterns, relationships and connections. Spatial analysis methods are employed for both raster and vector data. Emphasis is on problem-solving and decision making using GIS. Models and scripts for automating GIS processes also undertaken. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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GEOG 94
2
Geographic Info Sys Work Experience Educ
GEOG 94
Limitation on Enrollment: FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include work experience education units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Work Experience Education.
The Geographic Information Systems(GIS) Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved GIS job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Geographic Information Systems(GIS) Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved GIS job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
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