GEOL 1 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    David Mrofka, Dylan Terry, Hilary Lackey, Robert Leeper, Becca Walker
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 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 B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This lecture-lab course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. A required course for students entering geoscience majors. May be taken by non-majors as a transferable physical science plus lab. Required field trips may involve overnight camping.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Thu 1:15pm–2:40pm, Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:25pm