Geology

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.

4056   6:30p-9:30p TWTh   DRSCHR 205   Kremenetski K V

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).

1369   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   DRSCHR 128   Grippo A

   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   DRSCHR 128   Grippo A

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