GEOL 1 - Introduction to Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Teresa Williams, Williams Teresa
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    38 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of GEOL 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Survey of materials and structures comprising the outer portion of the earth, and geologic processes responsible for sculpturing the earth: Plate tectonics and mountain building; formation of minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; deformation of rocks by folding and faulting; and erosion of the land surface. Two one-day field trips required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:45am, Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm