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
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 1
    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