Geology (GEOL)

GEOL 1  (C-ID GEOL 101)         4.5 units  
General Physical Geology  
63 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a class that covers the materials and structure of the Earth and the physical processes by which it has been and is being changed. It is a general physical science course for liberal arts students and a beginning course for geology majors. Included with the class is a required one-day, Saturday or Sunday, field trip to acquaint students with the local geology.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 1H  (C-ID GEOL 101)         4.5 units  
Honors General Physical Geology  
63 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory  
Prerequisite: Qualification for the Honors Program.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a class that covers the materials and structure of the Earth and the physical processes by which it has been and is being changed. It is a general physical science course for liberal arts students and a beginning course for geology majors. Included with the class is a required one-day, Saturday or Sunday, field trip to acquaint students with the local geology.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 2  (C-ID GEOL 100)         3 units  
General Geology, Physical  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a class that covers the materials and structure of the Earth and the physical processes by which it has been and is being changed. It is a general physical science course for liberal arts students combined with GEOL 2L and a beginning course for geology majors.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 2F        1 units  
Geology Field Trips  
23 hours lecture  
Corequisite: GEOL 1 or GEOL 2.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a field trip class offering three single-day field trips, including the San Andreas Fault, Palos Verdes Hills and the Santa Ana Mountains-Dana Point. The purpose of these trips is to acquaint students with the local geology, support student study of GEOL 1 or 2, and associated environmental problems. This class does not fulfill the requirement for a laboratory science.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 2L  (C-ID GEOL 100L)         1.5 units  
General Geology, Physical Geology Lab  
18 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory  
Corequisite: GEOL 2.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This class provides laboratory exercises in identification of rocks and minerals, an introduction to geologic time and dating techniques, reading and interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs, study of geologic structures, faults and geomorphology.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 3  (C-ID GEOL 111)         4.5 units  
Historical Geology  
72 hours lecture, 45 hours laboratory  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is a study of earth history through an analysis of the fossil and rock record. Subjects include geologic dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, and the planet's origin. Particular emphasis is placed on the paleogeographic reconstruction of Earth beginning in the Precambrian and ending with current conditions. This is a general course for liberal arts students and a beginning course for geology majors. One single-day weekend field trip is required.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 3H  (C-ID GEOL 111)         4.5 units  
Honors Historical Geology  
72 hours lecture, 45 hours laboratory  
Prerequisite: Qualification for the Honors Program.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is a study of earth history through an analysis of the fossil and rock record. Subjects include geologic dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, and the planet's origin. Particular emphasis is placed on the paleogeographic reconstruction of Earth beginning in the Precambrian and ending with current conditions. This is a general course for liberal arts students and a beginning course for geology majors. One single-day weekend field trip is required.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 4        2 units  
Field Geology  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Corequisite: GEOL 1, 2, 2L, 3, 3H or 5.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a field course to selected locations in the Owens Valley and Death Valley. This course is an excellent opportunity to travel through California and experience many different examples of geology firsthand.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 5        3 units  
Environmental Geology  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

Students enrolled in this course will learn about natural hazards affecting the greater Los Angeles area, how to assess danger from these hazards and what they can do to minimize personal damage. Students will explore environmental issues of the Los Angeles basin that are directly related to the earth, such as water supply, pollution and land use. One Saturday field trip is required.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 7        2 units  
Field Studies: Western Environments  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Recommended Preparation: GEOL 1, 2, 3 or 18 or concurrent enrollment.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is a field studies course to geologically interesting areas of the west. The emphasis of the course will be to identify clues in the rock and fossil record which indicate past environmental and geologic conditions in the Western United States.

Transferable to CSU Only  
GEOL 10  (C-ID GEOL 121)         4 units  
Earth Science for Educators  
54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory  
Grading: letter grade.  

This is an inquiry-based Earth Science course that fulfills general education requirements for students aspiring to become elementary school teachers. Students will develop a meaningful understanding of geology, oceanography, meteorology and solar system astronomy through lecture and laboratory activities. An earth-systems approach will be emphasized to explain natural phenomena that impact human societies. The course will cover the breadth and depth of Earth Science topics covered in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Included with the class is a required field trip to acquaint the student with field examples of topics covered in the class. Note: Geology 10 is not designed to meet the requirements for Geology or Earth Science majors.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 16        3 units  
Field Techniques/Geol: So Calif Deserts  
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory  
Corequisite: GEOL 1, 2 or 5.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a class designed to expose geology majors and others to the techniques employed by geologists in the field and laboratory. The class includes: geologic map reading and preparation, identification of geologic features in the field, and microscope laboratory techniques. Attendance at two week-end field trips is required.

Transferable to CSU Only  
GEOL 17        2 units  
Geology of Southern California Deserts  
27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory  
Corequisite: GEOL 1, 1H, 2 or 5.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This is a field trip class offering two weekend 3-day field trips. The purpose of these trips is to acquaint students with the interesting and diverse geologic features of the California Deserts. Not open to students with credit in GEOL 16.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 18        3 units  
Geology of California  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course presents the basic principles of geology through the examination of the rocks, minerals, fossils, and tectonic events unique to California. The class further places California's unique geology in context of Earth's plate tectonic processes and geologic history.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GEOL 20        3 units  
Physical Oceanography  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade.  

This introductory course explores the major physical features of the world's oceans. Course topics include the formation and history of the ocean basins, ocean-atmosphere interactions, ocean circulation, and the dynamics of waves, tides, and coastlines. This course also reviews ocean chemical and sedimentation cycles as well as the general distribution of marine life. The ocean as a resource for people and human impact on the marine environment will also be considered. Class will include an instructional field trip.

Transferable to CSU Only