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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 (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GPH112
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
30315
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Hill
Open
12 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Students are required to co-enroll in both the GPH111 Lecture and GPH112 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.
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Textbook info pending
22933
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/2 – 4/10
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Weser
Open
16 of 24 seats available
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Costs include GPH Course Fee: $15.00
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Notes
Students wishing to fulfill the AGEC general requirement [SQ] should also sign up for GPH112 Online lab class.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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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 (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GPH111 Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GPH111 or Corequisites: GPH111.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
22934
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/2 – 4/10
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Weser
Open
15 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Students wishing to fulfill the AGEC general requirement [SQ] should also sign up for GPH111 Online lecture class.
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
30317
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Hill
Open
12 of 23 seats available
-
Notes
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.
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Textbook info pending
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
29193
Glendale
HU 112
Hybrid In-Person
3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- J. Shaffer
Open
6 of 24 seats available
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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)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15721
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Hamdan
Open
10 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 (A. Hamdan)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
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
22 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)
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Book Information
17546
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
2/9 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. White
Open
4 of 7 seats available
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Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
8-week class option available
Flex I
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 17546 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 17547 held Online (J. White)
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Book Information
18998
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
2/2 – 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)
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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
23 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)
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Book Information
23401
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Weser
Open
8 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)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
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
29194
Glendale
Online Class
Online
3/9 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- L. Newman
Open
1 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include GPH Course Fee: $2.00
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
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 (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GPH112
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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30315
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Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
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2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
12 of 23 seats available |
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22933
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Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
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3/2 – 4/10
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
16 of 24 seats available |
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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 (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GPH111 Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GPH111 or Corequisites: GPH111.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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22934
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Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
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3/2 – 4/10
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
15 of 24 seats available |
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30317
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
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2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
12 of 23 seats available |
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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 |
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29193
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Glendale
HU 112 |
Hybrid In-Person
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3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
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1:00PM – 2:15PM
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Open
6 of 24 seats available |
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15721
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Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
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3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
10 of 24 seats available |
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17513
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Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
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3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
|
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Open
22 of 25 seats available |
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17546
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Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
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2/9 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
|
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Open
4 of 7 seats available |
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18998
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Rio Salado
Print Based |
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
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2/2 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
15 of 25 seats available |
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19000
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Rio Salado
Print Based |
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
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3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
23 of 25 seats available |
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23401
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Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
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3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
8 of 24 seats available |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29194
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Glendale
Online Class |
Online
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3/9 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
1 of 24 seats available |
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