GEOLOGY 001 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Ziad Sedki, Alejandro Munoz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOLOGY 001
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course offers an introductory study of the earth, including discussion of minerals and rocks and how they form. Earth processes, such as volcanic activity, weathering, earthquakes, plate tectonics and mountain building are covered. The course examines features of the earth, such as rivers, deserts, glaciers, shorelines, and the ocean floor. Geologic time and earth history are also discussed.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 4:00pm–6:30pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–12:45pm