GEOL 001 - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Danielle Widemann
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    GEOL 001 or GEOL 005 (may enroll in either course
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 001
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    General Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5A An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. Online work may be required. GEOL 002 Geology Laboratory 1.0 Unit concurrently). General Education: Cal-GETC: Area 5C The identification of rocks and minerals as hand specimen, and the study of geologic maps, landforms, and structures. Field trips will be taken to areas of geologic interest. Laboratory projects, written assignments and reports, and examinations will be used to evaluate student success.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm