GEOL 01 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Robert I. Davies
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) ---AND--- Previously taken MATH-C MATH-61 or MATH-62 is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 01
    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
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This is a beginning course in geology stressing the beneficial and destructive forces of nature and their causes. The course includes a study of the development of landscapes, origin of minerals and rocks, geologic work of ground water, the phenomena of earthquakes, volcanism, metamorphism and other fundamental concepts of geology. Lab work includes the identification and study of rocks and minerals, study of topographic and geologic maps and aerial photographs, and introduction to cross section and profiles of topographic maps. A field trip is required for this class.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:25pm–5:30pm, Mon 2:25pm–5:40pm