GEOL 1 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    A. Foutz, J. Lee, M. Freeman, J. Warger, Y. Hagiwara, L. Alpert, C. Heap
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    6–24 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    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
    An introduction to the principles of geology with an emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity, and the effects of tectonic activity.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–10:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:50am