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GEOLOGY 171
GEOLOGY 104 111
FIELD GEOLOGY PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY
101
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 2.0 to 6.0 Units 1.0 Unit
3.0 Units GEOL 104 is a field study of geologic features GEOL 111 is an introduction to common
within several geologic provinces. Emphasis laboratory practices and exercises in physi-
GEOL 101 is an introduction to the principles is placed on the recognition, interpretation, cal geology, such as identifying common
of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. recording, and reporting of geologic infor- minerals and rocks and understanding
This course focuses on the internal structure mation observed in the field. Petrologic, simple topographic and geological sections
and origin of the Earth and the processes paleontologic, structural, and stratigraphic and maps. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
that change and shape its surface. Note: information is compiled and integrated into GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H. (GEOL 101 or GEOL
This course may not be taken for credit by an interpretation of the geologic history of 101H may be taken concurrently.) Course
students who have completed GEOL 110. the area investigated. An extended period in Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- the field may be substituted for a number of Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100L)
tion: ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL 141, or shorter field trips. Field trips will normally
the equivalent. Course Typically Offered: be taken on weekends and/or during vaca- 111H
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. tion periods. The itinerary, schedule, and HONORS PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
(C-ID GEOL 100) field area will be determined at the first class LABORATORY
meeting (see current class schedule). The
101H student is responsible for the cost of food 1.0 Unit
HONORS PHYSICAL GEOLOGY and transportation, the approximate cost is
$35 for each two units of work, this figure GEOL 111H is an introduction to common
3.0 Units may vary considerably depending on the laboratory practices and exercises in physical
location of the study area. Travel is usually geology, such as identifying common miner-
GEOL 101 is an introduction to the principles by chartered bus. Field Geology requires als and rocks and understanding simple
of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. a great deal of rigorous activity and living topographic and geological sections and
This course focuses on the internal structure conditions in the field are often primitive. maps. The honors course will be enhanced
and origin of the Earth and the processes that Lecture and field study will be the semester in one or more of the following ways: 1. Lab
change and shape its surface. The honors equivalent of one hour of lecture and three exercises will regularly involve exercises
course will be enhanced in one or more of hours of laboratory per week for each two utilizing skills expected of students who are
the following ways: 1. Students do weekly units of credit, a typical semester of work eligible for Math 110. 2. Students will perform
quantitative problem sets in the geosciences; would include 16 hours of lecture and six lab exercises in which they will: a.) Learn how
2. Students prepare a research project and days in the field. Note: Two units of non- to read a geological map at an advanced level
present it in the class; Relevant topics include: overlapping field study will often be offered b.) Manipulate geophysical and/or geochemi-
global geochemical cycles, planetary geol- for the fall and spring semesters, extended cal datasets using a computer. c.) Identify a
ogy from remotely sensed data, problems periods of study may be available during larger number of rocks and minerals than
in plate tectonic, climate change history, and summer session. Weather conditions may non-honors students Laboratory 3 hours.
interactions of man with the Earth. Note: require rescheduling of some trips. Lecture Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H.
This course may not be taken for credit by 1 hour/Laboratory 5 hours. Prerequisite: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H may be taken
students who have completed GEOL 110. GEOL 101, 102, 103, 105; OCEAN 115; PALEO concurrently.) Course Typically Offered:
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- 101; or equivalent. Note: May be taken 3 times Fall/Spring/Summer. Transfer Credit: CSU,
tion: ENGL 100 or ENGL 191 or ESL 141 and for credit. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100L)
MATH 100. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID GEOL 100) 105 112
EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
102 LABORATORY
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY 3.0 Units
1.0 Unit
3.0 Units GEOL 105 is an introduction to Earth’s
history and the life it supports. Subjects GEOL 112 is an introduction to the common
GEOL 102 is a study of the earth or natural include geologic dating, plate tectonics, laboratory practices and exercises in environ-
hazards like earthquakes, volcanism, climate stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, mental geology. Laboratory exercises include
change, pollution and human interactions the planet’s origin and the processes that analyzing topographic and geological maps
with the earth environment. Lecture 3 hours. have influenced paleogeography during and aerial and satellite imagery. Students
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for the past 4.6 billion years. Lecture 3 hours. also identify common mineral and rock
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Recommended Preparation: GEOL 101 or samples, water and soil analysis and inte-
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, equivalent and ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL grate data from a variety of print and elec-
UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 130) 141, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, tronic sources to complete problem solving
USC. (C-ID GEOL 110) exercises. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
GEOL 102. (GEOL 102 may be taken concur-
rently.) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
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