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  "college": "merritt-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "GEOL",
  "name": "Geology",
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  "courses": [
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      "code": "GEOL 1",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "1",
      "title": "Introduction to Physical Geology",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
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      ],
      "transfer": [
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        "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; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;"
      ],
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        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
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          "open": 2,
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          "subject": "GEOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 21",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "21",
      "title": "Bay Area Field Studies",
      "units": "1-2",
      "hours": "1 - 2 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "In-the-field introduction to the richness of the geologic environment: Emphasis on the basic geologic processes that shape the earth’s surface.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}