GEOL 1, Introduction to Physical Geology – Non-Lab 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None.
Maximum credit allowed for Geology 1 and 4 is one course (4 units).
This course illustrates the many geologic processes that have shaped our planet. Lecture topics include minerals, landslides, streams, ground water, glaciers, oceans, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a greater awareness and understanding of their constantly changing environment.
2321 8:00a-9:20a TTh DRSCHR 205 Robinson R C
2323 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 150 Sabado J A
2324 2:15p-3:35p TTh DRSCHR 207 Sabado J A
4310 6:45p-9:50p T DRSCHR 205 Kremenetski K
GEOL 4, Physical Geology with Lab 4 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: None.
This course presents, in a lecture and laboratory setting, the exciting geologic processes that have shaped the earth. Lecture topics are the same as those covered in Geology 1. Laboratory exercises expand this information by dealing with rock and mineral identification, topographic and geologic map interpretation, and aerial photos. Completion of this course provides the student with a good understanding and awareness of the planet Earth. *Maximum credit allowed for Geology 1 and 4 is one course (four units).
2325 11:15a-12:35p MW DRSCHR 205 Robinson R C
11:15a-2:20p T DRSCHR 136 Robinson R C
GEOL 5, Earth History 4 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Science + lab) • Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to the history of the Earth and life forms, with particular emphasis on North America. Sedimentary rocks are studied for structure, stratigraphic sequences, and fossils that give clues to the geographical evolution of the continent and life through geologic time. Methods of dating rocks and interpretation of structural features are used to determine the sequence of events in the development of the Earth’s major features.
4311 6:45p-9:50p TTh DRSCHR 128 Grippo A
GEOL 31, Introduction to Physical Oceanography 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides the student with an understanding of the physical and geological aspects of oceanography. Lecture topics include the origin of the oceans, plate tectonics, sea floor topography, waves, beaches, estuaries, lagoons, and lakes. Completion of this course will give the student a greater knowledge of the fascinating and dynamic world of the oceans.
2326 9:30a-10:50a MW DRSCHR 205 Robinson R C
2327 9:30a-10:50a TTh DRSCHR 205 Robinson R C
4312 6:45p-9:50p Th DRSCHR 205 Kremenetski K V
GEOL 35, Field Studies: California 1-3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course combines classroom and field studies of California geology. Lectures are designed to prepare the student for the examination of geologic features in the field setting. Field experience is intended to provide students with first hand observations and an understanding of earth processes and their products. Students will learn to take notes and make diagrams in the field to be used in the preparation of a written report. Students will attend three 3-hour lecture classes and are required to attend an overnight field trip to a location of geological interest in California.
2328 3:00p-6:00p F DRSCHR 128 Grippo A
Above section 2328 will meet on four Fridays on campus: Sept 5, Sept. 19, Sept 26, and Oct. 24. There will be a required weekend trip to Gem-o-Rama, Trona, CA Oct. 10-12.