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166 GEOLOGY

155 171 102
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC GLOBAL ISSUES ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
3.0 Units GEOG 171 introduces students to the origins, GEOL 102 is a study of the earth or natural
GEOG 155 is an introduction to Geographic current status, and future trends of major hazards like earthquakes, volcanism, climate
Information Systems (GIS) science includ- transnational issues confronting the global change, pollution and human interactions
ing geographic data gathering, analysis, community. Topics can include population with the earth environment. Lecture 3 hours.
and display through digital methods. GIS is trends, economic development and inequal- Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
used to explore spatial questions about envi- ity, basic human needs (for food, water health ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
ronmental and social issues. The laboratory care), human rights, international confl ict Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
component demonstrates these principles and security concerns, and environmental UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 130)
through hands-on experience with map problems. The course also focuses on global 104
making using microcomputers running governance, including the study of collective FIELD GEOLOGY
ArcGIS and other GIS software. Note: global responsibilities. Note: This course is 2.0 to 6.0 Units
Students should have basic familiarity with cross-listed with POL S 171 and SOC 171.
microcomputers and the Windows operating This course may not be taken for credit by GEOL 104 is a fi eld study of geologic features
system. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. students who have completed POL S 171 or within several geologic provinces. Emphasis
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for SOC 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended is placed on the recognition, interpretation,
MATH 145. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. (C-ID Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: recording, and reporting of geologic infor-
GEOG 155) CSU, UC. mation observed in the fi eld. Petrologic,
paleontologic, structural, and stratigraphic
160 GEOLOGY information is compiled and integrated into
GEOGRAPHY FIELD STUDIES an interpretation of the geologic history of
1.0 to 3.0 Units 101 the area investigated. An extended period in
GEOG 160 is a fi eld-based lecture course that PHYSICAL GEOLOGY the fi eld may be substituted for a number of
explores the physical and cultural geogra- 3.0 Units shorter fi eld trips. Field trips will normally
phy of a selected region or regions. Physi- GEOL 101 is an introduction to the principles be taken on weekends and/or during vaca-
cal and cultural processes, characteristics of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. tion periods. The itinerary, schedule, and
and landscapes are observed, documented This course focuses on the internal structure fi eld area will be determined at the fi rst class
and analyzed. Specifi c content varies by and origin of the Earth and the processes that meeting (see current class schedule). The
geographic region, but includes both physi- change and shape its surface. Lecture 3 hours. student is responsible for the cost of food
cal and cultural components. Lecture 1-3 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for and transportation, the approximate cost is
hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically $35 for each two units of work, this fi gure
191 or ESL 141 or the equivalent. Transfer Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, may vary considerably depending on the
Credit: CSU. UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100) location of the study area. Travel is usually
by chartered bus. Field Geology requires
170 101H a great deal of rigorous activity and living
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HONORS PHYSICAL GEOLOGY conditions in the fi eld are often primitive.
STUDIES 3.0 Units Lecture and fi eld study will be the semester
3.0 Units GEOL 101 is an introduction to the principles equivalent of one hour of lecture and three
GEOG 170 is an introduction to the interdisci- of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. hours of laboratory per week for each two
plinary fi eld of Global Studies, including the This course focuses on the internal structure units of credit, a typical semester of work
history of globalization, and economic, politi- and origin of the Earth and the processes that would include 16 hours of lecture and six
cal, social, cultural and ecological develop- change and shape its surface. The honors days in the fi eld. Note: Two units of non-
ments related to the process of globalization. course will be enhanced in one or more of overlapping fi eld study will often be off ered
Students evaluate topics such as NGOs, the the following ways: 1. Students do weekly for the fall and spring semesters, extended
global economy, and transnational popula- quantitative problem sets in the geosciences; periods of study may be available during
tion trends. Note: This course is cross-listed 2. Students prepare a research project and summer session. Weather conditions may
with ECON 170 and POL S 170. This course present it in the class; Relevant topics include: require rescheduling of some trips. Lecture
may not be taken for credit by students who global geochemical cycles, planetary geology 1 hour/Laboratory 5 hours. Prerequisite:
have completed ECON 170 or POL S 170. from remotely sensed data, problems in plate GEOL 101, 102, 103, 105; OCEAN 115; PALEO
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- tectonic, climate change history, and interac- 101; or equivalent. Note: May be taken 3 times
tion: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. tions of man with the Earth. Lecture 3 hours. for credit. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151, Eligibility for MATH
110. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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