Geology GEOL

GEOL 001 Physical Geology

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 100

General Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5A

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 it. Online work may be required.

Offered: Spring 2026 (2 sections)

GEOL 002 Geology Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total

Prerequisite

GEOL 001 (Physical Geology) May enroll concurrently.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 100L

General Education: Cal-GETC: Area 5C

The identification of rocks and minerals as hand specimen, and the study of geologic maps, landforms, and structures. Field trips will be taken to areas of geologic interest. Laboratory projects, written assignments and reports, and examinations will be used to evaluate student success.

Offered: Spring 2026 (1 section)

GEOL 005 Geology of California

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total

Advisory

GEOL 001 (Physical Geology) or GEOL 006 (Earth Science) or GEOG 001 (Physical Geography)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 200

General Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5A

An introduction to the geology of California, including tectonic processes, geologic structures, physiographic provinces, local rocks and minerals, landforms, natural resources, geologic history, and natural hazards in the state. Field trip will be taken to areas of geologic interest. A field trip report will be required. If the student cannot attend the trip, they will have a make-up work.

Not on the Spring 2026 schedule.

GEOL 006 Earth Science

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 120, GEOL 120L = GEOL 006 + GEOL 006L

General Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5A

An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate.

Not on the Spring 2026 schedule.

GEOL 006L Earth Science Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total

Prerequisite

GEOL 006 (Earth Science) May enroll concurrently.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 120L = GEOL 006 + GEOL 006L

General Education: Cal-GETC: Area 5C

The laboratory component to 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.

Not on the Spring 2026 schedule.

GEOL 049 Geology Honors

Units

1-3

Hours

3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total

Prerequisite

Completion of 24 units with a minimum GPA of 3.0; completion of GEOL 001, GEOL 005, or GEOL 010 with a minimum grade of B; an ability to work independently; and permission of the Division Dean based on instructor availability.

Transfers to

CSU

Engage in an independent student project that may be a laboratory or field study or a library study that leads to a thesis. In all cases, the final written product should show integration and synthesis of ideas. This project requires the approval of a faculty member sponsor.

Not on the Spring 2026 schedule.