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  "college": "santa-ana-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "GEOL",
  "name": "Geology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36868",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "GEOL 101",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This introductory course that covers Earth materials and the processes that develop and modify the composition, structure, and features of the earth. Included is an overview of minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, geologic time, water resources, glaciation, desertification, structural geology, and energy and mineral resources. Students requiring lab experience should enroll in GEOL101L concurrently with GEOL101. Optional field trip offered.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/geol/#geol-101",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/geol/#geol-101",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 101L",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "101L",
      "title": "Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 Lab",
      "corequisite": "GEOL 101 Corequisite",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 100L"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is the laboratory component to Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology (GEOL101). The laboratory focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals and the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps illustrating the work of water, wind, ice and tectonics forces.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/geol/#geol-101l",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/geol/#geol-101l",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 112",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "112",
      "title": "Earthquakes",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This introductory course offers an in-depth exploration of earthquakes, their causes, effects, and the impacts on society. Required, one-day field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 140",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "140",
      "title": "Environmental Geology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to environmental geology, the interaction between the Earth and mankind. Global study of geologic resources, resource management, geologic hazards, and waste remediation. Optional field trip. (Same as Environmental Studies 140).",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/geol/#geol-140",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/geol/#geol-140",
          "subject": "GEOL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 140L",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "140L",
      "title": "Environmental Geology Lab",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 Lab",
      "corequisite": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: GEOL 140 or ENVR 140",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is the laboratory component to Environmental Geology (GEOL140). This course focuses on the interaction between humans and the Earth's near-surface environment. Students will explore environmental hazards, resource assessments, and regional planning through laboratory exercises and case studies. Course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (Same as ENVR 140L)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 150",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "150",
      "title": "Introduction to Oceanography",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Explore how the ocean shapes Earth, from changing coastlines to the deep seafloor. This introductory course examines ocean basin geology, marine sediments, waves, currents, and shoreline processes, along with biological productivity and mineral resources, to reveal connections among Earth’s ocean systems. (Same as ERTH 150)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 150H",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "150H",
      "title": "Honors Introduction to Oceanography",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "An enriched and intensive study of the ocean's topography, sediments, circulation, shoreline processes, biological productivity, and mineral resources. Optional Field Trip. (Same as ERTH 150H)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 162",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "162",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of the Mojave Desert",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The geologic history including mountain building, volcanic activity, faulting, mineral resources and human history of the Mojave Desert region. Mandatory orientation along with a two-day field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 164",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "164",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of the Eastern Sierra Nevada",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The geologic history including mountain building, volcanic activity, glaciation, faulting, and mineral resources of the eastern Sierra Nevada from Red Rock Canyon to Mammoth Lakes. Mandatory orientation along with a five-day field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 168",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "168",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of the Owens Valley",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A study of the volcanic, pluvial, and fault history as recorded in rocks from Red Rock Canyon to Owens Lake. Mandatory orientation along with a two-day field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 169",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "169",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of San Diego County",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Field study of the geology, ecology and history of the peninsular ranges and the San Diego County coastline. Mandatory orientation along with a two-day field study.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 170",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "170",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Field study of the geology, ecology, and history of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Mandatory orientation along with a two-day field study.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 171",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "171",
      "title": "Geology Field Studies of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A study of the geologic history, structure, and tectonics of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon areas. Mandatory orientation along with a three-day field study.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 172",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "172",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of the California Coast",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A study of the coastal rocks, fossils and faults, as well as coastal oceanographic processes from Malibu to Monterey. Mandatory orientation along with a five-day field study.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 173",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "173",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of Death Valley",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The geologic history including mountain building, volcanic activity, faulting, mineral resources and human history of the Death Valley region. Mandatory orientation along with a two-day field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 174",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "174",
      "title": "Geologic Field Studies of Joshua Tree National Park",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The geologic history including mountain building, volcanic activity, faulting, mineral resources and human history of the Joshua Tree region. Mandatory orientation along with a two-day field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "GEOL 201",
      "subject": "GEOL",
      "number": "201",
      "title": "The Earth Through Time",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 Lecture, 54 Lab",
      "formerly": "Introduction to Historical Geology",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 111"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course explores Earth's 4.6-billion-year history, focusing on the development of continents, oceans, and life through geologic time. Students will examine minerals, rocks, fossils, and geologic events to understand Earth's dynamic changes and evolution. Topics include plate tectonics, geologic time scales, major extinction events, and the interplay between geology and life. Two optional one-day field trips.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}