Geology
2 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GEOL 1 Physical Geology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 100
An introduction to the principles of geology with an emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity, and the effects of tectonic activity.
GEOL 2 Historical Geology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 111
History of the Earth and the evolution of life forms including dinosaurs. This lecture/lab covers the formation of the earth, plate tectonics, ancient environments recorded in sedimentary rocks and evolution of life in the fossil record.