GEO 1
Physical Geography
Course Description
An introduction to the basic physical elements of geography and the diverse physical environment in which we live. Topics include the global patterns of weather and climate, landforms, soils and vegetation along with human modification of natural environments. The geographic tools used to explore these topics include maps, GPS, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00939 | GEO 1 | 01Y | ·T·R··· | 11:30 AM-12:20 PM | Sohini Dutt | L23 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
GEO -001.-01Y-: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Visualizing Physical Geography (2nd Edition) Foresman ISBN: 9781118213599 | E-Book | Required | $121.95 | |||
| Visualizing Physical Geography (2nd Edition) Foresman ISBN: 9781118213599 | E-Book (150 days) | Required | $51.00 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra