{
  "college": "college-of-alameda",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "GEOL",
  "name": "Geology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://coa.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/47221/47359/47333/47476/47479",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "GEOL 1",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "1",
      "title": "Introduction to Physical Geology",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Survey of materials and structures comprising the outer portion of the earth, and geologic processes responsible for sculpturing the earth: Plate tectonics and mountain building; formation of minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; deformation of rocks by folding and faulting; and erosion of the land surface. Two one-day field trips required.",
      "notes": [
        "Peralta GE Areas 5;"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 2",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "2",
      "title": "Introduction to Mineralogy",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "CHEM 001A or CHEM 030A",
      "advisory": "GEOL 010 and ENGL C1000",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to and classification of the origin of minerals through chemical and physical tests: Spectroscopic, optical plus electron microscopic and x-ray diffraction analyses; study of crystal structures with models, natural crystals, computer visualization, and stereographic projections. Course will include one or more field trips.",
      "notes": [
        "Peralta GE Areas 5;"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 3",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "3",
      "title": "Historical Geology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to Earth’s history and the life it supports: Geologic dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/geol/#geol-3",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 3L",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "3L",
      "title": "Historical Geology Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours lab",
      "corequisite": "Completion of GEOL 003 Historical Geology prior to or concurrent with GEOL 003 Historical Geography Laboratory class or",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory component of GEOL 003: Exercises in geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 10",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Introduction to Geology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to Earth structure, materials and how the Earth works with an emphasis on plate tectonics. Topics include deep time, minerals, origin and context of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering and erosion, water and environmental issues.",
      "notes": [
        "Eligible for credit by examination",
        "Peralta GE Areas 5;"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/geol/#geol-10",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 18",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "18",
      "title": "Geology of California",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "GEOL 010 and ENGL C1000",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the geology of California and the North American - Pacific plate boundary: Geologic history and present day geology of California in the context of modern plate tectonic theory; tectonic processes, geologic structures, physiographic provinces, local rocks and minerals, landforms, natural resources, geologic history, and natural hazards in the state.",
      "notes": [
        "Peralta GE Areas 5;"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 22",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "22",
      "title": "California Coast Range Studies",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to and field survey of Coast Range geology: Exploration of the San Andreas transform plate boundary and extinct subduction zone, observation of accessible blueschist metamorphic rocks, ophiolites, ophiolitic melange and volcanic rocks; hands on field geology observation experience.",
      "notes": [
        "Peralta GE Areas 5;"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 49",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "49",
      "title": "Independent Study in Geology",
      "units": ".5-5",
      "hours": ".5 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Geology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}