GEOL 306 - Earth Science Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Kathryn J. Stanton, Tracy J. Thomson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 306
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course emphasizes scientific methods and systematic laboratory procedures in the earth sciences. It includes practical and written experience in rock and mineral identification, plate tectonics and earthquakes, river and glacial topography, geologic and topographic maps, oceanography and meteorology exercises, and concepts in astronomy. At least one field trip (for example to Cache Creek Canyon or Point Reyes National Seashore) or an appropriate alternative activity will be required as an introduction to geological environments and field methods in geology. The course is not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL 302.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–3:50pm, Tue 1:00pm–4:05pm