GEOL 110
Planet Earth
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This introductory physical science course investigates the composition of the earth and the geologic processes by which it formed. Emphasis is placed on the earth's unifying theory plate tectonics and the associated activities of volcanism, earthquakes, and mountain building. Topics will include crystals, minerals and rocks, their distribution within the planet, and the evolution of the earth across deep time. The sculpturing of the surface of the planet by wind, waves, streams, glaciers, and landslides will also be considered. (C-ID GEOL 100) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1, IGETC-5A, Cal-GETC-5A)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
0100
14 openSeats: 18/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 30 208
- Instructor
- Cliffe, T
Section notes
*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
3172
19 openSeats: 13/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 30 208
- Instructor
- Cliffe, T
Section notes
*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
7889
FullSeats: 50/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Oct 19 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Cliffe, T
Section notes
Section 7889 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
9052
1 openSeats: 49/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Cliffe, T
Section notes
Section 9052 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.