GEOL 140 - Earth Science

    Recent Professors
    Marc E. Smith, Richard O. Hughes
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    39–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 140
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is a study of the essentials of Earth Science, including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses primarily on the interactions between these Earth essentials, such as tectonics, Earth materials including minerals, rocks and the rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate, and the Earth's place in the solar system.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm