GEOL 161 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Garry Hayes
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    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
    Study of the physical and chemical processes that shape the earth, including plate tectonics, volcanism, weathering, and erosion; the composition of the earth; and geologic hazards such as mass wasting, flooding and earthquakes. Laboratory topics include rock and mineral identification, and the use of maps and aerial photographs to understand erosional and tectonic processes.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:20am–11:45am, Thu 1:30pm–4:35pm, Tue 1:30pm–4:35pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:35pm