Geol 001: General Geolog   Satifies Area B1 of GE
Examination of geologic processes and materials, including volcanoes, earthquakes, rock formation, oceans, streams, and plate tectonics, and their importance to society. (Prereq: Upper division standing; Lecture 3 hrs; field trips; 3 units.) 

Geol 003: Planet Earth   Area B1 of GE
Fundamental concepts of astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Origins and processes of the Earth systems; applications to economic and societal concerns. (Lecture 3 hrs; 1 unit.) 

Geol 004L: Planet Earth Laboratory  Satisfies Area B3 of GE
Analysis of selected Earth materials, processes, and hazards using maps, samples, computer resources, etc.
(Lab 3 hrs; field trip; 1 unit.) 

Geol 005: Human Development and the Natural World  Satisfies Area E of GE
Introductory course examining the role of the natural world on the physiological, social, and psychological development of human beings within the context of the environmental, social, and academic community system. (3 units)

Geol 006: Geology of California  Satisfies Area B1 of GE
California's geology, illustrating physical processes, landscapes, geologic history and resources. California's seismic, volcanic, landslide, and flooding hazards, and their impacts on society. (Prereq: College physical science course; upper division standing. (Lecture 3 hrs; field trips; 3 units.) 

Geol 007: Earth, Time, and Life   Satisfies Areas B1 and B3 of GE
Principles of geology used in interpretation of the history of the Earth as revealed in rocks and their fossils. (lecture 3 hrs; lab 3 hrs; 4 units.) 

Geol 028: Geology Outdoors  
Hands-on introduction to geology in a variety of field settings. Develop your observational skills at several of California's spectacular geologic attractions. Includes one-day field trips, a multi-day field trip, and short written reports.
(Prereq: Geol 003, Geol 004L, Geol 007; lab 3 hrs; field trips; 1 unit.) 

Geol 100W: Writing Workshop.
Advanced writing, including planning and preparation of scientific reports. Improvement of skills needed for writing scientific reports, project proposals, and resumes through practice and evaluation. (Prereq: Completion of Core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units.) 

Geol 103: Concepts and Applications of Geology  For pre-college teachers
Earth materials, fossils, landscape development, plate tectonics, and impact of geological processes on society. Science content and teaching strategies. Recommended for pre-college science teachers. (Prereq: Instructor consent; Required weekend field trips; 1-3 units.) 

Geol 104: Earth Science for Educators  
Fundamental earth/space science concepts presented with strategies for teaching them to elementary and middle school students. Emphasis on active learning and guided inquiry. (Prereq: Instructor consent; 1-3 units; offered in Special Sessions.) 

Geol 105: General Oceanography  Satisfies Area R of Advanced GE
Scientific examination of impact of oceans on global society, and human impacts on the oceans, through classroom discussions, computer exercises and field trips. (Prereq: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of ELM and WST, upper division standing. Lecture 3 hrs; field trips 3 units.) 

Geol 107: Prehistoric Life  Satisfies Area R of Advanced GE
Integrated interdisciplinary examination of the fossil record, including information from the fields of paleontology, genetics, and cosmology that aids in the understanding of organic evolution and periodic massive extinctions. (Prereq: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units.) 

Geol 108: Water, Ecosystems, and Society. Satisfies Area R of Advanced GE, Recommended for Environmental Studies majors
Interdisciplinary investigation of hydrologic systems and their interactions with biologic communities and with society. Streams, lakes, estuaries, groundwater, and the safety and protection of water resources. (Prereq: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. Lecture 3 hrs; field trips; 3 units.) 

Geol 109: Great Controversies in the Geological Sciences   Satisfies Area R of Advanced GE
Interdisciplinary examination of the major controversies arising during the development of the science of Geology. (Prereq: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units.) 

Geol 110: Minerals in World Affairs  Satisfies Area R of Advanced GE
The story of civilization through the exploitation of metals, minerals, and energy resources from the Stone Age to the era of the silicon chip. (Prereq: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units.) 

Geol 111: Geology and the Environment  Satisfies Area E of GE
The effect of Earth processes on humans and their structures. Environmental problems related to earthquakes, landslides, minerals, energy, water, and urban growth. (Prereq: College physical science course; upper division standing. Lecture 3 hrs./ field trips. 3 units.) 

Geol 112: Hazards and Risks of Earthquake and Volcanoes  Satisfies Area R of Advanced GE
How, where, and why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Analysis of hazards posed by earthquakes and volcanoes, and of risks incurred by humankind due to these hazards. Minimizing risk; economic, social, and political problems associated with earthquakes. (Prereq: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units.)

Geol 122: Mineralogy and Petrology I  
Identifcation of minerals and rocks in hand sample and under the microscope. Processes of formation, description, and classifiation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. (Prereq: Geol 003, Geol 004L, Geol 007; Chem 1A (co-enrollment OK); Lecture 3 hrs; lab 6 hrs; 5 units.) 

Geol 124: Sedimentology and Stratigraphy  
Origin and description of sediment and sedimentary rocks; study of the formation, sequence, and correlation of stratified rocks. (Prereq: Geol 003, Geol 004L, Geol 007; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 125: Structure Geology  
Recognition, interpretation, and representation of structures of the Earth's crust, and analysis of basic principles of rock deformation. (Prereq: Geol 001 or Geol 007, Geol 004L, Geol 003, Geol 028, Math 19; Lecture 3 hrs; Lab and field 3 hrs; 4 units.) - Fall Semesters Only

Geol 126: Paleontology and Stratigraphy  
Study of the major groups of invertebrate fossils and the principles of stratigraphy, including seismic stratigraphy. (Prereq: Geol 003, Geol 004L, Geol 007; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 127: Tectonics  
Description of large-scale features of the Earth's crust and upper mantle and the processes which formed them. Emphasis on plate tectonics and its implications for the evolution of North America. (Prereq: Geol 100W, Geol 122, Geol 124, Geol 125; Lecture 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 129: Field Geology  
Geologic field mapping and interpretation of geologic and tectonic history. Students stay at camp sites that vary from year to year. (Prereq: Geol 100W, Geol 122, Geol 124, Geol 125; 2-4 units, repeatable up to 6 units.) 

Geol 130: Marine Geology  
Introduction to the geology of continental margins and ocean basins. Discussions focus on crustal structures and the effect of plate tectonics and oceanographic processes on modern marine sedimentation. (Prereq: Geol 124; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 132: Mineralogy and Petrology II  
Investigations of minerals and rocks in hand sample and under the microscope. Introductions to petrogenesis, lithospheric evolution, and other advanced petrologic topics. (Prereq: Geol 122; Lecture 3 hrs; lab 6 hrs; 5 units.) 

Geol 134: Geomorphology
Earth's surficial processes and landforms; effects of tectonics, climate and geology; landscape evolution. Landform interpretation using maps; surface water hydrology; applications. (Prereq: Geol 001 or 007 and Geol 004L, or instructor consent; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.)

Geol 135: Geochemistry  
Application of geochemical and thermodynamic principles to solution of geologic problems. Topics include: equilibrium-disequilibrium reactions, major and trace elements behavior, isotope systematics, and modern analytical methods. (Prereq: Geol 122 and Chem 1B or equivalent; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 136: Map and Aerial Photo Interpretation  
Use of topographic maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery to interpret geologic features. Introduction to computer mapping applications in geology. (Prereq: Geol 125 and 134, or instructor consent; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 137: Intro to GPS/GIS for Geologic Applications
Introduction to digital geologic mapping and analysis using Trimble GPS and ArcView GIS. (Prereq: Geol 001 or Geol 007 and Geol 004L, and one of the following: Geol 125, 134, 136, or instructor consent; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; field trip; 3 units.) 

Geol 138: Hydrogeology  
Geological principles of the occurrence, accumulation and migration of water; groundwater as a manageable resource; groundwater geochemistry and contaminant transport. (Prereq: Geol 125, Math 30, Recommended: Math 32, Geol 135. Lecture 3 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 4 units.) 

Geol 140: Principles of Engineering Geology  
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of geologic factors influencing site selection, development, and use; methods of data collection, interpretation, and presentations. (Prereq: Geol 125; Lecture 3 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 4 units.) 

>Geol 147: Introduction to Applied Geophysics  
Introduction to modern geophysical techniques with emphasis on environmental applications. Field techniques and case histories. (Prereq: Phys 2A and Phys 2B, or equivalent; Lecture 2 hrs; Lab 3 hrs; 3 units.) 

Geol 174: Hazardous Materials  
See ChE 174 (Prereq: Phys 62, Math 30, Chem 1A, or instructor consent; 3 units.) 

Geol 180: Individual Studies  
Advanced lab or field work. (Prereq: Instructor consent. CR/NC grading. Repeatable for credit.) 

Geol 184: Directed Reading  
Reading of books, journals, and papers chosen to fill gaps in training. Evaluation through weekly reports and conference. (1-3 units; Repeatable for credit; C/NC grading.)