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GEOG8 - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: WEATHER AND CLIMATE

C-ID: GEOG130

Course Description

Prerequisite: None. (C-ID GEOG 130) (A, CSU, UC, CAL-GETC)~Introduction to atmospheric processes, energy and moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, global atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. Analysis of world, regional, and local climate systems, emphasizing an understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of global climate change. Course incorporates lab work focusing on observation and analysis of atmospheric data using charts. meteorological instruments and their use, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.0 semester units

Badges

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 12 to May 22
section: 19502
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Sean P. Boyd
Live Seat Count: 5 available seats - (3 days ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 22 to Jul 31
section: 24499
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Sean P. Boyd
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full

Fall 2026 - Semester

Aug 10 to Dec 11
section: 25847
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Sean P. Boyd
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full

Fall 2025 - Semester

Sep 2 to Dec 12
section: 17242
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Sean P. Boyd
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (5 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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Aug 11 to Dec 12
section: 44645
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Rosamaria S. Rosen-Teeple
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (5 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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