GEOL 100 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    M. Nance
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    26 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course offers the student an understanding of planet Earth as an isolated, uniform, and dynamic system. Topics range from materials in the earth (crystals and rocks) to planet processes (explosive volcanoes; devastating landslides; and glistening glaciers) to an understanding of our planet's interior (destructive earthquakes and fiery cracks within deep sea floors). We live on a satellite isolated in space; our interactions with this dynamic, fragile system will determine our ultimate survival.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–2:50pm, Mon 1:00pm–3:50pm, Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Tue 9:00am–10:50am