GEOLOGY 001 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Beraki Woldehaimanot
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This introductory course surveys the materials and structure of the Earth, and the processes which modify it. Major topics to be studied include rocks and their mineral composition, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes. Also studied will be the agents of erosion; the work of rivers, glaciers, wind, land slides, and the oceans. Field trips to geological sites of southern California are made.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am