GEOL 66 - GEOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA

    Recent Professors
    C. Gebhardt Rath, M. Bordelon
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This lecture and laboratory field course studies the origin, tectonic development, and present geology of California. Thematic emphasis will vary each time the course is offered depending on destination. Introductory lectures complement direct field observation, field data collection, analysis and interpretation. The course is taught in the field. It is intended for both science majors and non-majors. Students in geology, earth science, marine science, biology and geography courses are encouraged to enroll. Students are limited to taking four field study courses in geological sciences (GEOL 65, 69, 60, 61, or 66) for a maximum of 4 units. This course was formerly offered as GEOL 186.