Geology
6 courses · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
GEOL-8 Earth Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 120
Survey course with topics chosen principally from oceanography, geology, physical geography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics are presented within a theme of understanding the earth. (L)
GEOL-8L Earth Science Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Corequisite
- GEOL-8
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The laboratory component to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate.
GEOL-10L Physical Geology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 101
Physical geology introduces the processes that are at work changing the Earth today. Covers rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes and plate tectonics. It also examines how water and wind shape the Earth's surface. (L,C)
GEOL-11L Historical Geology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 111
Historical Geology is the study of the evolution of life and landforms through geologic time through the examination of the rock record. In this course one will learn how the study of fossils, rocks, tectonic processes, and geologic structures can provide us with information regarding Earth’s geologic and biologic history (L)
GEOL-12 Oceanography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
General introduction to the basic principles of oceanography, including the study of geological, physical, and chemical oceanography. Topics will include the origin of Earth and the oceans, plate tectonics, marine provinces, sediment, seawater composition and geochemical distributions, surficial and deep-water oceanic circulation, waves, tides, coastal erosion and deposition, marine ecosystems and human’s effects on the oceans. (L)
GEOL-20 Geology of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOL 200
General introduction to the geological sciences with emphasis on the geology of California. Topics covered will include the tectonic provinces, landforms, natural resources, geologic history, natural hazards, and related geologic environmental problems in the state. (L)