Course Descriptions: GEOLOGY

GEOL 100 SURVEY OF GEOLOGY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture/48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A study of the structure of the Earth, including minerals; and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Also discussed are plate tectonics and its relationship to volcanoes, earthquakes and mountain building. The work of rivers, glaciers, and landslides in forming our present landscape is investigated. Field trips may be required. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3 (if taken on campus), UC. (IGETC: 5A)

GEOL 110 GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; 2 five-hour field trips/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A study of the geological hazards in California and especially in the San Francisco Bay area and how these hazards affect man's social and economic well-being. Topics include earthquakes, landslides and volcanoes. Extensive rock and map studies are included. Two field trips are taken along the San Mateo County coast. Transfer: CSU: B1, UC.