| GEOLOGY |
49 |
GEOLOGY INDEPENDENT STUDY |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
GEOL 49 provides independent exploration to familiarize students with research techniques, career options, and special academic interests in geology. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research, and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop and complete a research project approved by the sponsoring instructor and division chairperson. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for six or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than six units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 102. (GEOL 102 may be taken concurrently.) Transfer Credit: CSU |
| GEOLOGY |
101 |
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY |
3.0 Units |
GEOL 101 is an introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape its surface. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed GEOL 110. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL 141, or the equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100) |
| GEOLOGY |
101H |
HONORS PHYSICAL GEOLOGY |
3.0 Units |
GEOL 101H is an introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape its surface. The honors course will be enhanced in one or more of the following ways: 1. Students do weekly quantitative problem sets in the geosciences; 2. Students prepare a research project and present it in the class; Relevant topics include: global geochemical cycles, planetary geology from remotely sensed data, problems in plate tectonic, climate change history, and interactions of man with the Earth. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed GEOL 110. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ENGL 191 or ESL 141 and MATH 100. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100) |
| GEOLOGY |
102 |
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY |
3.0 Units |
GEOL 102 is a study of the earth and its natural hazards like earthquakes, volcanism, climate change, pollution, and human interactions with the earth environment. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. )C-ID GEOL 130) |
| GEOLOGY |
105 |
EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME |
3.0 Units |
GEOL 105 is an introduction to Earth's history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: GEOL 101 or equivalent and ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL 141, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 110) |
| GEOLOGY |
111 |
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY |
1.0 Unit |
GEOL 111 is an introduction to common laboratory practices and exercises in physical geology, such as identifying common minerals and rocks and understanding simple topographic and geological sections and maps. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H. (GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H may be taken concurrently.) Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100L) |
| GEOLOGY |
111H |
HONORS PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY |
1.0 Unit |
GEOL 111H is an introduction to common laboratory practices and exercises in physical geology, such as identifying common minerals and rocks and understanding simple topographic and geological sections and maps. The honors course will be enhanced in one or more of the following ways: 1. Lab exercises will regularly involve exercises utilizing skills expected of students who are eligible for Math 110. 2. Students will perform lab exercises in which they will: a.) Learn how to read a geological map at an advanced level b.) Manipulate geophysical and/or geochemical datasets using a computer. c.) Identify a larger number of rocks and minerals than non-honors students. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H. (GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H may be taken concurrently.) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 100L) |
| GEOLOGY |
112 |
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY |
1.0 Unit |
GEOL 112 is an introduction to the common laboratory practices and exercises in environmental geology. Laboratory exercises include analyzing topographic and geological maps and aerial and satellite imagery. Students also identify common mineral and rock samples, water and soil analysis and integrate data from a variety of print and electronic sources to complete problem solving exercises. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 102. (GEOL 102 may be taken concurrently.) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
| GEOLOGY |
115 |
EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME LAB |
1.0 Unit |
GEOL 115 is the laboratory component of GEOL 105, Earth and Life through Time lecture. Activities in this laboratory course cover geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. Note: Students who completed GEOL 105 prior to Spring 2016 will not receive credit for completion of GEOL 115. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 105 (GEOL 105 may be taken concurrently.) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOL 110L) |
