GEOL 001A - Physical Geology

    Recent Professors
    Robert Lopez, Farida Baxamusa
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    17–32 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 001A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course provides 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. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of: rocks and minerals; topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity; and effects of tectonic activity.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:55pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:55pm, Tue Thu 2:05pm–3:30pm