GEOL 302 - Physical Geology with Lab

    Recent Professors
    Jaclyn M. Hager, Samuel W. Raskin, Kristin E. Hawkins
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 302
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity and effects of tectonic activity. Field trips may be required. This course is not open to students who have completed Geology 300 or Geology 301.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–4:05pm, Mon 1:00pm–4:05pm