Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science. The course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth, including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. Lecture topics include plate tectonics, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, solar system astronomy, weather, and climate. Laboratory activities include: mineral and rock identification; plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes; groundwater, stream, and mass wasting processes; geologic time and fossils; solar system and lunar astronomy; weather and climate; and field trip studies.Usually HeldTue Thu 2:05pm–3:30pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:55pm, Mon Wed 2:05pm–3:30pm, Mon Wed 3:40pm–5:05pm 