Geology - GEOL
5 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GEOL B10 Introduction to Geology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 100
An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on the structure and origin of the earth, its present and past landscapes and the processes at work changing its surface. Students requiring laboratory experience should enroll in GEOL B10L concurrently with GEOL B10. Note: At least one Saturday field trip or equivalent required. Not open to students who have successfully completed GEOL B1A. An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on the structure and origin of the earth, its present and past landscapes and the processes at work changing its surface. Students requiring laboratory experience should enroll in GEOL B10L concurrently with GEOL B10. Note: At least one Saturday field trip or equivalent required. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed GEOL B1A.
GEOL B10L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of GEOL B10 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or may be taken concurrently.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 100L
Exercises planned to accompany the lectures of GEOL B10. Identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity and effects of volcanism and earthquakes. Field trips required.
GEOL B11 Historical Geology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Successful completion of GEOL B10 (C-ID GEOL 110) or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 110
An introduction to the formation and development through time of the solid Earth, atmosphere, and biosphere. This course covers past movements and locations of the continents and interpretation of past environments as recorded in rock and fossil records, including the dinosaurs. Students requiring laboratory experience should enroll in GEOL B11L concurrently with GEOL B11. Note: Field trips may be required.
GEOL B11L Historical Geology Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of GEOL B11 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or may be taken concurrently.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 110L
Exercises planned to accompany the lectures of GEOL B11. Identification and description of sedimentary rocks and fossils. Stratigraphic section, relative dating, and geologic map exercises. Introduction to classification using cladistics. Note: Field trips may be required.
GEOL B21 Topics in Geology
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces the student to fundamental topics in field geology, where students receive lecture preparation involving equipment use, specific geological processes, aerial photos, topographic and geologic map interpretation for a particular field site, culminating in an actual related field study.