Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025Class Size72 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis introductory course covers the principles of geology, with emphasis on Earth processes, and fulfills the physical science general education requirement. The course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape. Earthquakes, volcanoes, oil, beaches, tsunamis, rocks, rivers, glaciers, plate tectonics, minerals, and continent and mountain building are among the topics that are explored.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:50pm–2:15pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:45am–1:10pm 