{
  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ERSC",
  "name": "Earth Science - ERSC",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/earth-science-ersc",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ERSC B10",
      "subject": "ERSC",
      "number": "B10",
      "title": "Introduction to Earth Science",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the fundamentals of Earth Science, including the solid Earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and earth's place in the universe. Investigations include interactions between Earth's systems including the rock cycle, plate tectonic cycle, weathering cycle, hydrologic cycle, and global climate. 2-Saturday field trips optional. Introduction to the fundamentals of Earth Science, including the solid Earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and earth's place in the universe. Investigations include interactions between Earth's systems including the rock cycle, plate tectonic cycle, weathering cycle, hydrologic cycle, and global climate. 2-Saturday field trips optional.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Non-repeatable credit",
        "CSU General Education Breadth: B.1 Physical Universe",
        "Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 5.A Physical Sciences",
        "BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 5: Natural Science",
        "California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 5A: Physical Science"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/ersc/#ersc-b10",
          "subject": "ERSC"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/ersc/#ersc-b10",
          "subject": "ERSC"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ERSC B10L",
      "subject": "ERSC",
      "number": "B10L",
      "title": "Earth Science Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 lab hours",
      "prerequisite": "Successful completion of ERSC B10 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.",
      "corequisite": "Successful completion of ERSC B10 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or may be taken concurrently.",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 120L"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Earth Science Laboratory is designed to enhance lecture topics from Earth Science B10 (ERCS B10). Lab work will include the identification of rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, weather systems, and the effect of weather on landforms, ocean systems, and the solar system.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Non-repeatable credit",
        "California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 5C: Laboratory",
        "BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 5: Natural Science"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 7,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/ersc/#ersc-b10l",
          "subject": "ERSC"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/ersc/#ersc-b10l",
          "subject": "ERSC"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}