Geology GEOL

GEOL P110 Introduction to Geology

Units

4

Hours

Total lecture 54 hours, laboratory 54 hours

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 101

General education: PC-Area 5A; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C

Degree applicable

An introduction to the processes and materials which together produce the different topographic and geological features on earth. An emphasis will be placed on the theory of plate tectonics as the unifying model to explain geological phenomena. Laboratory work will include a systematic study of minerals and rocks, as well as the methods of geology. The course is designed as an introductory survey and designed for those students not necessarily majoring in physical sciences and engineering. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option.,

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)