Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

GGR 102 - Physical Geography Laboratory


Credits: 1

Advisory: ENGL C1000 , college level
Corequisite: GGR 101  

Description: This course is designed to provide supplemental exercises in topics covered in Physical Geography lecture. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. The course may include field trips (video, online, or in-person) during class time.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
  • CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the characteristics, controls and distribution of regional climates.
  2. Analyze and interpret a weather map.
  3. Examine and identify landform features on a topographic map.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 3