Geology
Credit Courses
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. C-ID: GEOL 100.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C105
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. C-ID: GEOL 100 L.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C105L
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. C-ID: GEOL 121.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing GEOL C106
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. 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. 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, Pace+
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.
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. 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. C-ID: GEOL 110 L.