100 General Geology -
3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5.
This course investigates the physical characteristics of
the earth as a whole, and the past, present, and future
evolutionary processes affecting it. Primary topics
include earth materials, geologic time,
uniformatarianism, the fossil record, and plate
tectonics. The course is designed for those students
with a general interest in geology or earth science.
(FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course
List.
101 General Geology Laboratory -
3 hours lab, 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
Geology 100 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent.
Advisory: English 48 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5.
This laboratory course covers mineral and rock
identification, landforms, topographic/geologic map
interpretation, and geologic structures. The course is
designed to supplement Geology 100 with laboratory
experience. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC
Transfer Course List.
104 Earth Science -
3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade
of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill
Levels R5 and W5.
This course investigates Earth's major physical
systems, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
atmosphere, as well as Earth's place in the solar
system. As such, this course provides a brief synthesis
of pertinent topics in geology, physical geography,
oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. It is
intended for those with a general interest in the Earth
sciences and those wishing to satisfy requirements for
a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course
List.
290 Independent Study -
Hours by Arrangement, 1-3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5. Geology 100
and 101, each with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code
from instructor for registration.
For students who wish to study special problems. This
course may be taken four times with different content
for a maximum of six units. Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
This discipline may offer specialized instruction in
one or more of the following areas: Supervised
Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265),
Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction
(296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience
(270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on
page page 120. Please refer to the class schedule
and/or see the dean or department chair for
availability.