Academic Catalogs

Geology (GEOL)

GEOL C105L1 Unit (54 lab hours)  
Geology Lab  
Prerequisite(s): GEOL C105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: UC Credit Limitation: GEOL C105, C105L and GEOL C106 combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Formerly GEOL C141. Laboratory study of basic physical geology. Emphasizes skills needed for identification of minerals and rocks; interpretation of land surface features based on topographic maps; and the understanding of folding, faulting, and rock relationships through interpretation of geologic maps. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 100 L.

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GEOL C1064 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)  
Earth Sciences for Teachers  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU: UC: Credit Limitation: GEOL C105, C105L and GEOL C106 combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

A broad-based lecture/laboratory study of introductory Earth Science including geology, oceanography, meteorology, planetary science, and astronomy. 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.

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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.

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GEOL C1213 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. The course focuses on connections between and environmental problems found in the lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Principles of sound management of the geologic environment will be addressed. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: GEOL 130.

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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.

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GEOL C185L1 Unit (54 lab hours)  
Historical Geology Lab  
Prerequisite(s): GEOL C185 with a grade of C or better or taken concurrently.
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.

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