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GPH113: Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards – 4 credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
20927
Glendale
HU 112
In Person
09/0312/19
Fall 2025
M,W
1:00PM – 2:20PM
  • J. Shaffer
Open
12 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
      Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
      Class is also offered Live Online via WebEx. Contact john.shaffer@gccaz.edu for information.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 20927 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 20950 held Mon/Wed from 2:30PM to 3:50PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21037
Glendale
HU 112
In Person
09/0312/19
Fall 2025
M,W
1:00PM – 2:20PM
  • J. Shaffer
Open
13 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: For Honors students only.
      Permission of Department Required
      Flex Start Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
      Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
      Class is also offered Live Online via WebEx. Contact john.shaffer@gccaz.edu for information.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 21037 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 21038 held Mon/Wed from 2:30PM to 3:50PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21035
Glendale
HU 112
Hybrid
10/1412/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • J. Shaffer
Open
21 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: For Honors students only.
      Permission of Department Required
      Flex Start Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
      Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
      Class is also offered Live Online via WebEx. Contact john.shaffer@gccaz.edu for information.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 21035 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 21036 held Tue/Thu from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
20958
Glendale
HU 112
Hybrid
10/1412/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • J. Shaffer
Open
21 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
      Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
      Class is also offered Live Online via WebEx. Contact john.shaffer@gccaz.edu for information.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 20958 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 20959 held Tue/Thu from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
20893
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • T. Schirmang
Open
7 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GPH Course Fee: $2.00
    • Notes: Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
      Class 20893 costs include GPH Course Fee: $2
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 20893 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 20894 held Online (T. Schirmang)
20960
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/1312/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
23 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Suggested for self-motivated students with strong time-management skills and good study habits. Students should be able to learn concepts and solve problems by reading about them and being given a few examples. Students must be proficient with a web browser like Internet Explorer (Google Chrome is recommended for Canvas) and also be able to use Google Earth, MS Word, PowerPoint, and a PDF reader.
      Students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 20960 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 20963 held Online (L. Newman)

GPH212: Introduction to Meteorology I – 3 credits

Atmospheric processes and elements. General and local circulation, heat exchange and atmospheric moisture. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GPH214.

General Education Designations: SQ

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
20938
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
19 of 24 seats available
21006
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GPH Course Fee: $2.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Class 21006 costs include GPH Course Fee: $2
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GPH213: Climate and Weather – 3 credits

Study of atmospheric phenomena over periods of time measured in months, years or longer. Includes average weather conditions, infrequent and unusual types of weather, and the influence of weather on the cultural and human landscape. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: GPH215

General Education Designations: SG

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
20921
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
11 of 24 seats available

GPH214: Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I – 1 credit

Explores meteorological operations, including temperatures, precipitation, weather systems, and weather forecasting. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GPH212. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH212.

General Education Designations: SQ

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
20939
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GPH Course Fee: $2.00
    • Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Class 20939 costs include GPH Course Fee: $2
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21007
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
21 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include GPH Course Fee: $2.00
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Class 21007 costs include GPH Course Fee: $2
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GPH215: Climate and Weather Laboratory – 1 credit

A mathematical, statistical, and spatial analysis of climatological phenomena. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: GPH213. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH213.

General Education Designations: SG

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
20922
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Newman
Open
14 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor