GEOL 101 - Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology

    Recent Professors
    Anthony A. Macias, Alyssa M. Beach
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This introductory course that covers Earth materials and the processes that develop and modify the composition, structure, and features of the earth. Included is an overview of minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, geologic time, water resources, glaciation, desertification, structural geology, and energy and mineral resources. Students requiring lab experience should enroll in GEOL101L concurrently with GEOL101. Optional field trip offered.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:05am–11:30am