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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Geology",
  "award": "Associate in Science",
  "department": "earth-space-and-environmental-sciences",
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      "markdown": "Provides the student with sufficient background to begin upper division coursework and will prepare the student for entry-level jobs that require basic geologic knowledge. The student is advised to check with the school to which he/she may wish to transfer for additional courses which may be required.\n\nLearning Outcome(s):\n\n1.  Analyze common rocks and their mineral constituents by using standard geologic references.\n2.  Determine and explain the tectonic and geomorphic processes involved in the formation of a specific landscape."
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group One",
          "units": "8"
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          "code": "GEOL 100",
          "title": "Physical Geology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 100L",
          "title": "Geology Laboratory",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 150",
          "title": "Dinosaurs and Earth History",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 150L",
          "title": "Dinosaurs and Earth History Laboratory",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group Two (A minimum of 2 units from the following)",
          "units": "2"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 195A",
          "title": "Field Studies in Geology: Regional",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 195B",
          "title": "Field Studies in Geology: Southern California Coastal Region",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 195C",
          "title": "Field Studies in Geology: Salton Trough Region",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 195D",
          "title": "Field Studies in Geology: Colorado Plateau Region",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 195E",
          "title": "Field Studies in Geology: Sierra Nevada Region",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 195F",
          "title": "Field Studies in Geology: Death Valley Region",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group Three (Select at least two of the three options)",
          "units": "17-20"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Option 1",
          "units": "9"
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "units": "5",
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          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Calculus II: Early Transcendentals",
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          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 141E",
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          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Option 2 (Students should choose courses in General Physics or Principles of Physics)",
          "units": "8-10"
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          "type": "comment",
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          "units": "8"
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 121",
          "title": "General Physics",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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          "type": "comment",
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          "units": "10"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 230",
          "title": "Principles of Physics",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 231",
          "title": "Principles of Physics",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Option 3",
          "units": "10"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 110",
          "title": "General Chemistry",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 110L",
          "title": "General Chemistry Laboratory",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 115",
          "title": "General Chemistry",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 115L",
          "title": "General Chemistry Laboratory",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group Four (Select at least 8 units from below or any courses not previously taken from Groups 2 or 3)",
          "units": "8"
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select from any courses in Groups Two or Three not previously taken, or:"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology with Lab",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG 120",
          "title": "Digital Earth: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 110",
          "title": "General Geology: National Parks and Monuments",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 120",
          "title": "Planets, Moons, and Comets",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 197",
          "title": "Geology Topics",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 295",
          "title": "Directed Study in Geology",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 205",
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 206",
          "title": "Calculus with Differential Equations",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "OCN 100",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "OCN 100L",
          "title": "Oceanography Laboratory",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 232",
          "title": "Principles of Physics",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "35-38"
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