GEOL 110Planet Earth

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

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)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 4 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0100Class #0100-GEOL-110-0100	Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Bldg 30 208 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 30 208	Cliffe, T
0100 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.

7889Class #7889-GEOL-110-7889	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Oct 19 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Cliffe, T
7889 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.

9052Class #9052-GEOL-110-9052	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Cliffe, T
9052 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.