TransfermaticGEOL at College of the Redwoods

    GEOL 15 - Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics

    Recent Professors
    J. McCraw
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of GEOL 15
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    An investigation of geologic and plate-tectonic processes and their relationships to earthquake activity and other natural disasters. The course explores historic and prehistoric geologic disasters such as earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanic eruptions. Students will learn about hazard forecasting, preparedness, and societal responses to living within a dynamic geologic environment.