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GPH111: Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water and Hazards Lecture – 3 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. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences - [NSI] in combination with GPH112; General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GPH112.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25389
Paradise Valley
M 109 - Classroom
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M
12:30PM – 3:00PM
  • K. Hill
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24911
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hill
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • 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.
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    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

GPH112: Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, Water and Hazards Laboratory – 1 credit

Earth's physical processes and impacts on the human environment via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Practical experiences include earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, biomes, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind and using various topographic mapping data. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences - [NSI] in combination with GPH111; General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GPH111. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GPH111 or Corequisites: GPH111.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25390
Paradise Valley
M 109 - Classroom
In Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
12:30PM – 3:00PM
  • K. Hill
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24912
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hill
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24982
Paradise Valley
M 109 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
9:00AM – 11:30AM
  • J. Douglass
Open
9 of 20 seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24982 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24983 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at M 109 (J. Douglass)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GPH211: Landform Processes – 4 credits

Geographic characteristics of landforms and earth surface processes emphasizing erosion, transportation, deposition and implications for human management of the environment.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24407
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Douglass
Open
17 of 23 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24407 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24408 held Online (J. Douglass)
  • 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 - [NSI] in combination with GPH215; General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with GPH215.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24572
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hill
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • Students are required to co-enroll in both the GPH213 Lecture and GPH215 Lab
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • 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 - [NSI] in combination with GPH213; General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with GPH213. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH213.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24573
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hill
Open
20 of 23 seats available
  • Students are required to co-enroll in both the GPH213 Lecture and GPH215 Lab
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    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.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GPH298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32457
Paradise Valley
PV TBA - meeting details tba
In Person
10/19 – 12/5
Fall 2026
M,F,Sat,Su
3:00PM – 4:00PM
  • J. Douglass
Open
20 of 20 seats available
  • Class 32457 meets at PV TBA - meeting details tba on Monday Oct 19, 2026 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM
    Class 32457 also meets at PV TBA - meeting details tba Friday/Saturday/Sunday from Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 from 7:00AM - 9:00PM
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Honors Explores: Grand Canyon
    10/19/2026 - meets in K101
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor