GEL 6 - History of the Earth

    Recent Professors
    R. Barminski Jr
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    17–27 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    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 Earth's history and the life it supports. Subjects 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. The laboratory component includes 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. Students will supply: calculator, scale, protractor, colored pencils, 10X hand lens.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:40pm–4:05pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm, Wed 2:40pm–4:45pm, Wed 2:40pm–5:50pm