Geol 001: General Geology. 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.)