| GEOL-1 | General Geology |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| A study of the basic principals of physical geology including the development of natural landscapes, earthquakes and volcanoes. An introduction to rocks, and minerals, plate tectonics, geologic time, landslides, folds and faults, etc. will also be covered. |
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| GEOL-10 | Environmental Geology |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture) | |
| An introductory study of how earth materials and processes impact human activities and how human activities influence the geological environment. Students will investigate geologic hazards, including landsliding, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, and make decisions concerning mitigating action. Students will also learn about water, mineral, and energy resources and consider issues of sustainability. |
| Recommended: ENGL-350 |
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| GEOL-130E | Geology of the N Coast Ranges |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the historical geology and landform development of the North Coast Ranges of California including important geologic structures, fossils and sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. |
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| GEOL-130F | Geology of the Clear Lake Volcanos |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to volcanic activity, its causes and distribution, associated rocks and minerals and resulting landforms. An all-day field trip to the Clear Lake area examines volcanic features such as lava flows, cinder cones and pyroclastic deposits. |
| Note: The College does not provide transportation. |
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| GEOL-130G | Coastal Geology |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| The nature of the coastal environment is examined in terms of landforms, resources, geologic hazards and problems. Particular attention is paid to the marine terrace landscape of Northern California, its geologic development and water resources. |
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| GEOL-15 | Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture) | |
| An investigation of plate tectonic processes and their relationships to faults, earthquake activity, mountain building, and other geological phenomena common at the western edge of the North American plate. Students will use fundamental physical science principles to understand material composition, the processes of energy transmission, plate movement, and geologic changes through time. The course explores plate interactions that influence geological and societal activity, the history of earthquake activity, design of earthquake resistant structures, and earthquake preparedness. The course emphasizes the nature of scientific investigations and the uncertainties associated with predictions. |
| Note: Field trips may be taken to utilize seismic equipment and observe geological evidence of tectonic activity. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| GEOL-2 | Historical Geology |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| A study of the basic principles of historical geology including evolution of continents, oceans, and mountain systems. Geologic significance of natural parks and monuments; development of earth’s animal and plant inhabitants; laboratory studies of sediments, sedimentary rock, fossils and maps are also covered. |
| Recommended: GEOL-1 |
| Note: Field trips will frequently be taken to study local historical geology. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| GEOL-3 | Rocks and Minerals |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course studies common rocks, important rock forming and economic minerals and considers their occurrences, associations and uses. Also studied will be minerals, crystals and gemstones and how to recognize them. Polarizers and spectroscopes are used. |
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| GEOL-9 | Field Studies in Geology |
| CSU | (0.5 - 2 units lab) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| This course is a field trip to various western locales of particular geologic interest and clarity. Brief field studies at frequent intervals to demonstrate fundamental relationships of geology are included. Studies will also include maps, rocks and the geology of the field trip area. |
| Note: Units offered may vary by semester. Consult Schedule of Classes for section information. The College does not provide transportation for field trips. |
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