GEOL 2 - Historical Geology

    Recent Professors
    E. Werlyklein
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 2
    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
    This course is an introduction to Earth’s history using geologic dating techniques, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, and the processes that have shaped the global environment. Fossil evidence for the origin and evolution of life, natural selection, and environmental change in shaping both ancient and modern living communities are also presented. Emphasis will be given to North American paleogeography and tectonics. Laboratory activities use rocks, fossils, geologic maps and cross sections to interpret ancient environments, tectonic settings and geologic history. At least one field trip or an appropriate alternative activity are required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–8:50pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:05pm