GEOL 124 - Earth and Life Through Time Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Ji Yeon Shin
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    GEOL 121 - Earth and Life Through Time GEOL-121 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is the laboratory component to Earth and Life Through Time (GEOL-121) and focuses on the techniques of historical geological investigations. Laboratory activities include identification and interpretation of the basic rocks and minerals that make up the earth, as well as recognition and classification of common types of fossils. Topics include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm