Course Descriptions

Physical Geography Courses

GPH113

Introduction to Physical Geography

Learn about tornadoes, river systems, earthquakes, volcanoes, and more. 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: None. General Education: SQ

GPH210

Society and Environment

Understand and speak effectively about the environmental challenges we face today. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: ENG 101 or 107. General Education: G

GPH211

Landform Processes

Geographic characteristics of landforms and earth-surface processes, emphasizing erosion, transportation, deposition, and implications for human management of the environment. 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: ENG 101 or 107 General Education: SQ

GPH212

Introduction to Meteorology

Investigate the processes that control weather. Lecture: 3 credit hours. Lab: 1 credit hour. Prerequisites: None. General Education: SQ (if credit also earned in Lab GPH 214)

GPH213

Climate and Weather

Gain an important perspective in understanding long-term atmospheric conditions. Lecture: 3 credit hours. Lab: 1 credit hour. Prerequisites: None. General Education: SG (if credit also earned in Lab GPH 215)

GPH267

Extreme Weather and Climate

Dive into details about extreme weather events, like derechoes and tornado outbreaks. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 General Education: L

Human Geography Courses

GCU102

Introduction to Human Geography

Systematic study of human use of the earth. Spatial organization of economic, social, political, and perceptual environments. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: None. General Education: G, SB

GCU121

World Geography: Eastern

Description and analysis of areal variations in social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on Europe, Russia, North Africa, and the Asian world. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: None. General Education: G, SB

GCU122

World Geography: Western

Description and analysis of variations in social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Anglo America. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: None. General Education: G, SB

GCU221

Arizona Geography

The historical to modern development of Arizona. The interplay between the physical, cultural and economic factors affecting Arizona today. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: None. General Education: C, H, SB

Geospatial Technologies

GIS205

Geographic Information Technologies

Introduces modern geographic information technologies, including cartography, Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing, global positioning systems, and statistical analyses. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: None. General Education: CS