Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.

C-ID: GEOL 100, 101

Principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes with a focus 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. Recommended enrollment in GEOL 001F. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Observation and interpretation of geological phenomena with emphasis on the origin and development of the geology of Southern California. Required four days of instructional trips (equal to an average of two hours of trips each week). Total of 18 hours TBA lecture and 18 hours TBA laboratory. This course may be scheduled using the "To Be Arranged" (TBA) scheduling format.

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C-ID: GEOL 111

History of Earth and evolution of animals and plants including fossil specimens; emphasis on geology of North America. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Observation and interpretation of geologic phenomena with emphasis on the geologic history of North America. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.

C-ID: GEOL 121

Principles and processes of earth and space sciences emphasizing the structure and composition of the solid earth, oceans and atmosphere and Earth's place within the solar system. For students planning on becoming K-12 teachers, but open to all qualified students. No credit if taken after GEOL 001 or GEOL 012. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Field observation and interpretation of Geologic, Oceanographic, Atmospheric and Astronomic phenomena. Required four days of instructional trips (equal to 2 hours of trips each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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C-ID: GEOL 200

The geology of California, including the tectonic processes and geologic history that shape the physiographic provinces of California as defined by their geologic structures, local rocks and minerals, landforms, natural resources, and natural hazards. Includes the study of natural resource and hazard considerations that impact development and land use. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Produce and read geologic maps. Topics covered include analysis of topographic maps and geologic maps, measurement of thickness of sedimentary rocks, use of a Brunton Pocket Transit, and field analysis of stratigraphy, geologic structures, unconformities, and cross cutting relationships in the preparation of geologic maps. Required five days of instructional trips. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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C-ID: GEOL 280

Study of the crystalline structure, crystal chemistry, physical properties of minerals and their origin and classification. Lab activities will include crystallography, determination of physical properties and identification of silicate and non-silicate minerals. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Principles and practices of marine geology and physical oceanography. Topics include plate tectonics and sea-floor spreading, oceanic volcanism and earthquakes, seawater chemistry, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, weather and climate patterns, waves and tides, and recent physical changes in the ocean. Includes a robust discussion of human use and misuse of the ocean, pitting human desires versus natural limits. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Scientific investigations and discoveries of ocean processes and history through hands-on field activities. Introduction to the collection and interpretation of oceanographic data. Required instructional trips. See Class Schedule for details. Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Scientific investigations and discoveries of ocean processes and history through hands-on activities. Introduction to the collection and interpretation of oceanographic data. Total of 54 hours laboratory.

Transfer Credit: CSU

Independent, faculty-guided student inquiry, project, research, laboratory experiment and/or field investigation. Total of 54 hours laboratory.

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Survey course that considers major biologic and geologic events from the formation of the Earth 4.6 billion years ago to the present day. Topics include origin and evolution of life, mass extinction and explosions in diversity, phylogenetic systematics, and orientation of major clades in the Tree of Life. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Laboratory investigations and identification of fossil groups with emphasis on major clades and their position on the Tree of Life. Topics include patterns in the fossil record, extinctions, diversification, geologic time, and character diagnosis leading to the building of a cladogram. Total of 54 hours laboratory.

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The historical geology and paleobiology of the Mesozoic Era. Topics covered include dinosaur origins, evolution, lifestyles, extinctions, and phylogenetic systematics. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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C-ID: GEOL 130

Fundamentals of geologic natural disasters of local and global interest. Includes the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Field investigations of the regional geology along the California coast. Required instructional field trips. May require camping and hiking over rough terrain. See course schedule details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Field investigation of the regional geology in a national or international area of selected interest. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Field investigation of the regional geology in a national or international area of selected interest. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Field investigation of the geology of the Sierra Nevada and adjacent Owens Valley. Required instructional field trips. See Class Schedule for details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Field investigation of the geology of the Death Valley region of eastern California. Required instructional field trips. See class schedule for details.Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Observation and interpretation of geologic phenomena with emphasis on the geologic history of western Cordillera. Required instructional field trips. See class schedule for details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Field investigation of the structural features of the North American Cordillera. Particular focus on the similar and dissimilar mountain building of the Mesozoic to Cenozoic of California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Required instructional field trips. See class schedule for details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Geological field investigation of the Colorado Plateau. Relevant outcrop across the region from Proterozoic basement exposure to Quaternary lava flows are used to stitch together the history of the region. Major topics of investigation include Yavapai basement rocks, Phanerozoic stratigraphy, paleontology, and structural geology. Required instructional field trips. See Class Schedule for details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

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Field investigation of the Phanerozoic sedimentary rocks of southwestern North America. Focus on facies changes and correlation over broad spatial scales. Required instructional field trips. See class schedule for details. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.