Honors Physical Geology

Catalog description

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an enhanced introduction to the concepts and theories of geology. It includes a survey of the composition, structure, processes and forces that operate underneath and upon Earth's surface. Topics include plate tectonics, rocks/minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, resources, and environmental concerns. Field trips may be required not to exceed $25. Duplicate credit not granted for GEOL 100. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC, C-ID: GEOL 100)