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GEO 1

Physical Geography · 4 units · used in 80 transfer pathways

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About this course

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).

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC
GEO 1Physical GeographyOpen3 sections · 48 seats reported · 2 instructors
  • CRN 01086 · 02Lake · MW 11:30 AM-12:20 PM · L23 / TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 25
  • CRN 01087 · 01Lake · TTh 10:30 AM-11:20 AM · L23 / TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 23
  • CRN 23396 · 50Dutt · TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005. Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra

Transfer pathways that use GEO 1

ASSIST maps GEO 1 to a requirement in 80 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

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