GEOL 03 - Earth Science

    Recent Professors
    Robert I. Davies
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–48 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 03
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. This course is designed to meet the content requirement for earth and space science for the Liberal Studies - Elementary Teaching preparation pathway.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Wed 11:10am–2:15pm, Mon 11:00am–2:15pm, Mon 11:10am–2:15pm