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GEOL 100- Topics in Geology
.5-4 units: lecture and/or laboratory hours, SC, DG
This supplemental course in geology provides a study of various topics, to be announced each term in the current course schedule. This course may be repeated three times.
GEOL 120- Physical Geology
3 units: 3 hours lecture, LR, DG
This course presents a study of processes and materials of the earth. Minerals, rocks, erosion, volcanos, earthquakes, mountain building, and environmental studies are included.
Note: normally offered in the Fall and Spring
GEOL 120L- Physical Geology Laboratory
3 unit: 1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory, LR, DG
Prerequisite: 'C' grade or better in GEOL 120; may be taken concurrently.
This course provides the laboratory component to the study of physical geology. Geological processes studied in the academic classroom will be applied in the laboratory.
GEOL 121- Historical Geology
3 units: 3 hours lecture, SC, DG
This course provides an opportunity to examine the origin of earth and its development through geologic time via detailed accounts of the formation and destruction of mountain ranges and the life cycle of ocean basins. The framework for this examination is the known evolution of plants and animals as seen through the fossil record. A special emphasis is placed on the paleo-geographical and geological history of North America. Furthermore, this course provides a practical opportunity to recognize, collect and identify fossils.
GEOL 298- Independent Study
.2-4 units: SC, DG
Prerequisite: educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and college dean. Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in Geology under the direction of an instructor.
GEOL 300- Field Studies
.1-4 units: 1-3 hours lecture, .5-3 laboratory hours, LR, DG
This course provides the opportunity for students to participate in field experience in various disciplines. In all cases, field classes will be oriented toward direct involvement by the student in some outside activity which should supplement the classroom experience.