Note: Other Geography Courses are listed on the GIS Course page.
GEOG 1171
Physical Geography Laboratory (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in GEOG 1301.
This laboratory course includes exercises in meteorology, climate, topographic maps, soils (profiles, classification and distribution), vegetation (biome classification and distribution) and landform analysis.
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GEOG 1172
Weather and Climate Laboratory (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in GEOG 1301.
This laboratory supplements the introductory weather and climate courses. It consists of a series of laboratory exercises that combine data analysis, problem-solving, and experimentation with questions designed to encourage critical thinking. The laboratory experiences are supported by computer software for use with some of the exercises.
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GEOG 1301
Elements of Physical Geography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course consists of a systematic study of the elements of physical geography. Topics covered include the basic fundamentals of mapping, Earth-Sun relationships, weather, climate, soils, and landforms. As part of the international component of this course, students will be presented with lectures and assignments that emphasize the global aspects of physical geography; especially with regard to climate change, deforestation, and desertification.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 1302
Cultural Geography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course is a study of the interrelationships of humans and the physical environment, including the origins of language, religion, social, economic, and political patterns. Emphasis will also be placed on drug trafficking and other US-Mexico border issues.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 1303
Geography of the World (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course emphasizes the human geography of major world regions and provides a comparative survey of the major cultural regions of the world and their dissimilar developments.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 1304
Geography of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on the regional study of the physical and cultural geography of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 1305
Geography of North America (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on the regional study of the physical and cultural geography of the United States and Canada.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 1371
Introduction to Weather (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course describes atmospheric processes and phenomena. Students are introduced to the nature of scientific inquiry and methodology of science. This course will concentrate on the day-to-day meteorological events and the advances and limitations of modern forecasting.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 1372
Introduction to Climate (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course will address the impact climate has on life as well as basic processes operating in the atmosphere. Inter-annual and multi-decadal climate oscillations, such as El Nino, the role of oceans in regulating Earth's climate and global warming are among the topics addressed. Public policy with regard to human-induced climate change will also be discussed.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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GEOG 2312
Economic Geography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses provides an analysis of location of populations and leading economic activities, such as agriculture, fishing, lumbering, mining, manufacturing, transportation and trade in major world regions.
Also available as an Internet Course.
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Departmental Contact Information:
Department of Chemistry/Earth Sciences/Astronomy
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212-4299
Department Chair: Mr. G. Roger Stanley, Jr.
Phone: 210-486-0045
Fax: 210-486-0055
E-mail: gstanley@alamo.edu