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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
25930
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 30
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
9:00AM – 10:15AM
- N. Cerveny
Open
14 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include GPH Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
iBelong Student Success Initiative. #CLS# is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong
Class 25930 costs include GPH Course Fee: $5
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25930 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 25931 held Mon/Wed from 10:30AM to 11:45AM at SC 30 (N. Cerveny)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13521
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 103
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- H. Moll
Open
16 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
This is the honors option for GPH 113 13402.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13521 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13522 held Mon/Wed from 11:30AM to 12:45PM at IRN103 (H. Moll)
-
Textbook info pending
13402
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 103
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- H. Moll
Open
16 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
For Honors option see GPH 113 13521.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13402 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13403 held Mon/Wed from 11:30AM to 12:45PM at IRN103 (H. Moll)
-
Textbook info pending
29214
Glendale
HU 112
In Person
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:20PM
- J. Shaffer
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
For Honors students only.
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.
Permission of Department Required
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 29214 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 29221 held Mon/Wed from 2:30PM to 3:50PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29222
Glendale
HU 112
In Person
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:20PM
- J. Shaffer
Open
10 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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 29222 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 29223 held Mon/Wed from 2:30PM to 3:50PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31033
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 101
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- T. Ruberto
Open
23 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
The Written World: Exploring Geography & Composition is a learning community requiring concurrent enrollment in:
ENG102 12201 (T, 11:30AM - 12:45PM) and
GPH113 31033 (T, 10:00 û 11:15AM) and
GPH113 31034 (T, 1:00 û 2:15 PM)
Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
Learning Community
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31033 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 31034 held Tue from 1:00PM to 2:15PM at IRN101 (T. Ruberto)
-
Textbook info pending
24536
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 30
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 10:15AM
- D. Krahenbuhl
Open
13 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include GPH Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 24536 costs include GPH Course Fee: $5
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24536 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24537 held Tue/Thu from 10:30AM to 11:45AM at SC 30 (D. Krahenbuhl)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30887
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 30
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
12:00PM – 1:15PM
- N. Cerveny
Open
1 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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.
Honors Program Students only.
iBelong Student Success Initiative. #CLS# is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 30887 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 30888 held Tue/Thu from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at SC 30 (N. Cerveny)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29171
Glendale
HU 112
Hybrid In-Person
3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- J. Shaffer
Open
17 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
For Honors students only.
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.
Permission of Department Required
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 29171 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 29172 held Tue/Thu from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29193
Glendale
HU 112
Hybrid In-Person
3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- J. Shaffer
Open
17 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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 29193 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 29213 held Tue/Thu from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at HU 112 (J. Shaffer)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17151
Paradise Valley
M 109 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
9:00AM – 11:30AM
- J. Douglass
Open
11 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
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.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 17151 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16947 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at M 109 (J. Douglass)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17511
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. White
Open
12 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
8-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 17511 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 17512 held Online (J. White)
-
Book Information
17513
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Little
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
8-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 17513 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 17514 held Online (J. Little)
-
Book Information
18998
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Bullen
Open
15 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 18998 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 18999 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at PRINT (S. Bullen)
-
Book Information
19000
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Bullen
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19000 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19001 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at PRINT (S. Bullen)
-
Book Information
23401
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Weser
Open
21 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 23401 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 23402 held Online (P. Weser)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24555
Mesa
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Krahenbuhl
Open
4 of 25 seats available
-
Costs include GPH Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 24555 costs include GPH Course Fee: $5
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24555 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24556 held Online (D. Krahenbuhl)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13411
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- H. Moll
Open
14 of 28 seats available
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13411 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13412 held Online (H. Moll)
-
Textbook info pending
13436
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- H. Moll
Open
15 of 28 seats available
-
Notes
Second Eight (8) Week Class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13436 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13437 held Online (H. Moll)
-
Textbook info pending
29127
Glendale
Online Class
Online
3/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- L. Newman
Open
17 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 29127 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 29128 held Online (L. Newman)
-
Book Information
29143
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- T. Schirmang
Open
9 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 29143 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 29144 held Online (T. Schirmang)
-
Book Information
14451
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
1/27 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Hamdan
Open
21 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Seven (7) Weeks
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14451 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14452 held Online (A. Hamdan)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15721
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
24 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15721 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15722 held Online (Staff)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10657
GateWay
Online
Online
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Mencini
Open
17 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Online classes do not meet at specific scheduled times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system. You are required to log into CANVAS on the first day of class.
This course requires one in-person proctored test during finals week as listed in the syllabus.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 10657 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 10658 held Online (C. Mencini)
-
Book Information
24534
Mesa
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Ligocki
Open
22 of 25 seats available
-
Costs include GPH Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 24534 costs include GPH Course Fee: $5
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24534 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24535 held Online (C. Ligocki)
-
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: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25930
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 30 |
In Person
|
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
|
9:00AM – 10:15AM
|
|
Open
14 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
13521
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 103 |
In Person
|
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
16 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
13402
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 103 |
In Person
|
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
16 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
29214
|
Glendale
HU 112 |
In Person
|
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
|
1:00PM – 2:20PM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
29222
|
Glendale
HU 112 |
In Person
|
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
M,W
|
1:00PM – 2:20PM
|
|
Open
10 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31033
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 101 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
23 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24536
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 30 |
In Person
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:00AM – 10:15AM
|
|
Open
13 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
30887
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 30 |
In Person
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
12:00PM – 1:15PM
|
|
Open
1 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
29171
|
Glendale
HU 112 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
|
Open
17 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
29193
|
Glendale
HU 112 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
|
Open
17 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
17151
|
Paradise Valley
M 109 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
|
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
W
|
9:00AM – 11:30AM
|
|
Open
11 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
17511
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
12 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
17513
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
18998
|
Rio Salado
Print Based |
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
15 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19000
|
Rio Salado
Print Based |
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
23401
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
21 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24555
|
Mesa
Online Course |
Online
|
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
4 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
13411
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
14 of 28 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
13436
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
15 of 28 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
29127
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
3/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
29143
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14451
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
1/27 – 3/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
21 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15721
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
24 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
10657
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24534
|
Mesa
Online Course |
Online
|
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||