Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to geology, including the scientific method and the history of geology. It examines the materials, structures, and processes that compose and shape the earth. It includes a survey of minerals, rocks, and soils a study of plate tectonics and the forces that create volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountains and a study of surface features due to weathering and erosion, streams, mass wasting, ground water, glaciers, wind, desert processes, and ocean waves. The course examines concepts of geologic time, relative and absolute age dating, and fossils. The course also investigates renewable and non-renewable resources as well as mining provinces that produce metals important for industry and technology. Note: 1 unit of laboratory science credit will be granted with concurrent or subsequent enrollment in a geology laboratory course. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 10:00am–11:30am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 4:00pm–6:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:05am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm 