ERTH 20 - INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE

    Recent Professors
    A. Stinson, C. Gebhardt Rath, D. Neves
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ERTH 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course introduces and unifies the central theories of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Students study the universe and solar system, the planet Earth and its constituents, rocks and minerals, drifting crustal plates, and processes such as mountain building and earthquakes. Students also study oceans and shorelines, the atmosphere, and climate. The effect of these disparate realms on life, past and present, is considered along with the effects of pollution of the natural environment. Field trips may be required. C-ID: GEOL 121
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:00am–1:50pm, Mon 2:00pm–4:50pm, Thu 11:00am–1:50pm, Wed 2:00pm–4:50pm