GEOL 3 - GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA

    Recent Professors
    M. Van Ry
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of GEOL 3
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the varied geological, topographical and geographical aspects of California. This will include a general study of the diverse geologic provinces of California, including major rock types and occurrences, the major earthquake faults and their frequency of activity, volcanoes and volcanic activity, and the geologic history and evolution of the state. Mineral and petroleum resources of the state will be discussed. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.