goelogycourses

The Geology Department offers the following earth science and oceanography courses for science and non-science majors. Refer to the Class Schedule for additional classes that may be offered on a yearly or bi-yearly basis.

GEOL 100 C PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 3 units	This course is a survey of the composition and structure of the earth, integrating the processes and forces that operate underneath and upon the eath's surface. Course includes topics such as earthquakes, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers, fossils. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU, GE, IGETC, CAN GEOL 6
GEOL 101 C PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY 1 unit	This course includes the identification of minerals and rocks; understanding of topographic maps, aerial photographs and other imagery from remote sensing; interpretation of rocks, structures, and geologic processes as revealed on maps, air photos, and satellite imagery and their relationships to plate tectonics. (Not open to students with credit in GEOL 102 C.) UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU, GE, IGETC
GEOL 115 C PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY 1 unit	This course includes field and laboratory study of mineral, rock, and fossil identification, structural and geomorphic features; geologic history; and geologic hazards of selected regions in Southern California. (Not open to students with credit in GEOL 101 C of GEOL 102 C.) UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU, GE, IGETC
GEOL 130 C INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY 3 Units	This course is survey of the composition and structure of the earth's ocean showing the interrelationship between atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. This effects of modern technology, ocean resources, and marine pollution will be explored. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU, GE, IGETC
GEOL 131 C INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY LAB 1 Unit	This course includes the identification of earth materials; understanding of bathymetric charts; basic navigation, and methods of oceanographic research. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU, GE, IGETC

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