GEOL 101 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    N. Iwaz, T. Lacy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Courses taught at the level of Introduction to College Composition with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college's multiple measures process with eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or a course at the level of college reading. This course is an introduction to Earth's composition, structure, and geologic processes. The laboratory component focuses on rock and mineral identification, using topographic maps to interpret landform features, examining the processes that shape Earth's surface, and evaluating the causes of natural disasters and climate change. Some lab exercises may involve field trips. This course is not open to students with credit in GEOL 102 and GEOL 102L.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Physical Geology
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:30pm, Mon Wed 3:30pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–11:00am