GEOL 300    Physical Geology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100 and ENGRD 116, ENGWR 51, or ESLW 310; or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This in-depth course provides an understanding of the dynamic nature of the earth through the study of earth processes including plate tectonics, plate boundary events and features of the ocean basins, earthquakes and the earth's interior, mineral and rock systems, ground water, development and destruction of landforms, glaciers, deserts and examples of environmental geology. One field trip experience is required. May be taken separately from the physical geology laboratory.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
MW           01:00PM-04:10PM   LEC   T.Boroughs           Off Campus Ethan 252 22260