Earth Science
4 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ESC 1 Earth Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 120
Geology, oceanography, meteorology, and planetology aspects of the physical environment; designed for general education and earth science majors.
ESC 1L Earth Science Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: ESC 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 120L
Optional laboratory for Earth Science. Use the tools and methods of science to image, measure and observe phenomenon in geology, oceanography, astronomy and meteorology.
ESC 5 Oceanography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the marine sciences. Properties of water, air-sea interaction, ocean currents, waves, tides, beaches, marine life, marine resources, ocean pollution, and the nature and origin of the sea floor.
ESC 5L Oceanography Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: ESC 5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Use the tools and methods of science to image, measure and observe phenomenon in oceanography.