GEOL 302    Physical Geology    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better and ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 300, or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340, with grades of "C" or better; or equivalent.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This in-depth course provides an understanding of the dynamic nature of Earth through the study of earth processes including plate tectonics, the major rock types and the minerals that comprise them, volcanoes, earthquakes and Earth's interior, crustal deformation and mountain building, fossils and deep time, energy and mineral resources, surface water and groundwater, oceans and coasts, glaciers, deserts, and global change. The course uses real-world examples of the scientific method as a foundation for understanding the geological sciences, and focuses on the relevance of geology to our everyday lives. At least one field trip or an appropriate alternative activity will be required as an introduction to geological environments and field methods in geology.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   N.Vidic              SCC MAIN LIH 103     25998
W            12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   N.Vidic              SCC MAIN MOH 7       
On-Campus

GEOL 305    Earth Science    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOL 306
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better and ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 300, or ESLW 340 and ESLR 340, with grades "C" or better; or equivalent.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Earth science is an introductory science course that covers a broad range of topics including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Sub-topics are introduced and placed into a framework using the scientific method. Using recent, historical, and prehistorical earth science events as examples, the course emphasizes the interrelatedness of the various disciplines and focuses on Earth as a dynamic, synthetic, and continually evolving - yet stable - planet.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Wynne              SCC MAIN MOH 3       27102
On-Campus

GEOL 306    Earth Science Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOL 305
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better and ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 300, or ESLW 340 and ESLR 340, with grades "C" or better; or equivalent.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes scientific methods and systematic laboratory procedures the earth sciences. It includes practical and written experience in rock and mineral identification, plate tectonics and earthquakes, river and glacial topography, geologic and topographic maps, oceanography and meteorology exercises, and concepts in astronomy. At least one field trip or an appropriate alternative activity will be required as an introduction to geological environments and field methods in geology. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL 302.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            02:25PM-05:30PM   LAB   D.Wynne              SCC MAIN MOH 7       27104
On-Campus

GEOL 308    Introduction to Geology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of C or better and ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320, with grades of "C" or better; or equivalent.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an introduction to geological processes and the dynamic nature of Earth as a system. It includes discussion of fundamental geological concepts such as plate tectonics, the major rock types and the minerals that comprise them, volcanoes, earthquakes and Earth's interior, crustal deformation and mountain building, deep time, fossils and evolution, and the history of Earth. A focus on the relevance of geology to our everyday lives makes this course ideal for introductory-level and non-science majors and those students desiring a stronger background in the basic sciences.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   K.Stanton            SCC MAIN LIH 103     30406
On-Campus

GEOL 345    Geology of California    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 300, or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340, and MATH 100, with grades of "C" or better; 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 course provides a survey of the physical and historical aspects of California geology, emphasizing the linkage of geology and people through economic and social impacts. This course is recommended for non-majors and majors in geology and is of particular value to science, engineering, environmental studies, education, and economics majors. One field trip may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   D.Wynne              SCC MAIN Online     30164
Online Class. Orientation is on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am in MOH 1.