GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA

Catalog description

This course is designed to familiarize students with the varied geological, topographical and geographical aspects of California. This will include a general study of the diverse geologic provinces of California, including major rock types and occurrences, the major earthquake faults and their frequency of activity, volcanoes and volcanic activity, and the geologic history and evolution of the state. Mineral and petroleum resources of the state will be discussed. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.