GEOL 152 - Geology of the Central Coast

    Recent Professors
    Eric Hetherington
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 152
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This field trip course introduces the geology of the Central Coast. Major themes include tectonics, geologic hazards, energy and water resources, pollution, and coastline and surficial processes. Some features will be discussed en route. Extended stops that include some hiking allow closer examination of phenomena (e.g., the San Andreas Fault and Morro Rock).
    Usually Held
    Sat 9:00am–3:00pm, Sat 7:00am–9:00pm