GEOL 22 - EARTH HISTORY

    Recent Professors
    A. Macias, J. Nye
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 22
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This general education lecture and laboratory science course is a study of the evolution of life on Earth, including the environments where life forms are found in the fossil record. Study includes the origin and formation of rock-forming minerals and the three types of rocks found on Earth. Development of the continents, oceans and atmosphere including ideas related to the origin and evolution of life will be introduced. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. Recommended for non-geology majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–9:50pm, Wed 7:00pm–9:50pm