Geology (GEOL)
GEOL C1053 Units (54 lecture hours)
General Geology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly GEOL C100. An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the
internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 100.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C105
- Coastline: Anthropology Associate of Arts Reqs
- Coastline: Elementary Teacher Education Associate Req
- Coastline: Environmental Science Associate of Science
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Geography, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Geology
- Geology (GEOL)
- Geology, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Liberal Studies (for Teaching), Associate of Arts Degree
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - CalGETC General Education
- Science and Math, Associate of Arts Degree
GEOL C105L1 Unit (54 lab hours)
Geology Lab
Prerequisite(s): GEOL C105 or concurrent enrollment.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitations: GEOL C105, GEOL C105L and GEOL C106 combined: maximum credit, 4 units.
Formerly GEOL C141. The laboratory component to General Geology. Identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity and effects of tectonic activity. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 100 L.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C105L
- Coastline: Anthropology Associate of Arts Reqs
- Coastline: Elementary Teacher Education Associate Req
- Coastline: Environmental Science Associate of Science
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Geology
- Geology (GEOL)
- Geology, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Liberal Studies (for Teaching), Associate of Arts Degree
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - CalGETC General Education
- Science and Math, Associate of Arts Degree
GEOL C1064 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Earth Sciences for Teachers
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. Topics are aligned with the California State Science Standards for K-12 and will prepare future teachers to teach these subjects within the California Science Framework. Letter Grade only. C-ID: GEOL 121.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C106
- Coastline: Anthropology Associate of Arts Reqs
- Coastline: Elementary Teacher Education Associate Req
- Educational Studies: STEM: Science Concentration, Certificate of Achievement
- Geology
- Geology (GEOL)
- Liberal Studies (for Teaching), Associate of Arts Degree
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - CalGETC General Education
- Science and Math, Associate of Arts Degree
GEOL C1153 Units (54 lecture hours)
California Geology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly GEOL C130. An introduction to the current and historical geology of California, including an investigation of its tectonic processes, geologic structures, rocks and minerals, physiographic provinces, volcanoes, mountains, faults, and natural resources. During the course, students will develop an overall understanding of geology and then examine specific California regions, learning how and why California has so many geologic wonders. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 200.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C115
GEOL C1613 Units (54 lecture hours)
Environmental Geology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology including the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. Course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 130.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C161
GEOL C1623 Units (54 lecture hours)
Applied Environmental Geology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass, CBE
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology including the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. Course emphasizes geologic hazards, climate change, and environmental impacts of resource usage. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C162
GEOL C1853 Units (54 lecture hours)
Historical Geology
Advisory: GEOL C105.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An introduction to Earth's history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin, and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C185
GEOL C185L1 Unit (54 lab hours)
Historical Geology Lab
Prerequisite(s): GEOL C185 or concurrent enrollment.
Advisory: GEOL C105.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The laboratory component to an introduction to Earth's history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin, and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 110 L.