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Course Descriptions
2016-2017 Catalog
Geography - Geology - German
9
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY:
LAND FORMATION
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
Description and interpretation of the physical
features of the earth. Emphasis on the study of map reading
and land formation processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes,
and glaciers. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
40A
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY A
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 126.
This course covers Europe, the post-Soviet Region, the
MiddleEast,andAfrica:astudyofthephysicalsettings,population
patterns, natural resources, and economic and political status of
these regions. Geography 40A and 40B together are equivalent to
theFresnoCityCollegecoursesGeography4Aand4Btogether.(A,
CSU-GE,UC,I)(C-IDGEOG125: GEOG40A&GEOG40B)
40B
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY B
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 126.
This course covers Asia, the Americas, Australia,
New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands: a study of the
physical settings, population patterns, natural resources, and
economic and political status of these regions. Geography
40A and 40B together are equivalent to the Fresno City
College courses Geography 4A and 4B together. (A, CSU-
GE, UC, I) (C-IDGEOG 125: GEOG 40A&GEOG 40B)
GEOLOGY (GEOL)
1
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201 or equivalent.
Introduction to the forces and processes shaping
the surface of the earth. These include plate tectonics, igneous
intrusion, volcanism, formation of sediment and sedimentary
rock, metamorphism, earthquakes, and the formation of
mountain belts. Other topics covered include faulting and
folding of rock, time and its implications, formation of
geologic resources (metals and petroleum), ocean basins
and coasts, surface water/flooding, and groundwater. Rock
and mineral identification is taught in lab. Includes several
field trips to emphasize class material. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
9
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
An introduction to the earth sciences with
an emphasis on basic topics and principles in geology,
oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. For transfer
Liberal Studies students. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
GERMAN (GERMAN)
1
BEGINNING GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Beginning course in conversational and written
German for non-native speakers, intended for students without
previous exposure to German. Introduction to pronunciation,
vocabulary, idioms, grammar, basic composition, and
exploration of the cultures of German-speaking countries and
regions. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
2
HIGH-BEGINNING GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: German 1, or 2 years of high
school German, or the equivalent skill level as determined
by the instructor. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125
and 126.
Second-semester course in conversational and
written German for non-native speakers. Development of
grammatical structures and expansion of vocabulary. Further
study of the cultures of German-speaking countries and
regions. Introduction to the literary text. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
3
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: German 2, or 3 years of high
school German, or the equivalent skill level as determined
by the instructor. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125
and 126.
Third-semester course in conversational and written
German for non-native speakers. Review of basic grammar.
Further development of oral skills and grammatical structures
and continued expansion of vocabulary. Composition and
discussion of short literary texts. Increased emphasis on reading
and writing as tools in exploring the cultures of German-
speaking countries and regions. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)