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Geology

GEOL 001 Physical Geology 3.0 Units GEOL 010 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001; SCC minimum Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Math standard. Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001; SCC minimum
General Education: Option A: Area A; Option B: Area 5A; Math standard.
Option C: Area B1 General Education: Option C: Area B1
Transferable to UC/CSU Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Hours: 48-54 lecture.
An introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and
on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal its applications to spatial data management. Identification
structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector
change and shape it. Online work may be required. and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection,
(C-ID GEOL 100) coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning
Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS.
GEOL 002 Geology Laboratory 1.0 Unit Same course as GEOG 010. Not open to students who have
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in either GEOL 001 or completed GEOG 010. (C-ID GEOG 155)
GEOL 005 (may enroll in either course concurrently).
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001; SCC minimum GEOL 049 Geology Honors 1.0 to 3.0 Units
Math standard. Prerequisite: Completion of 24.0 units of college credit
General Education: Option B: Area 5C; Option C: Area with a minimum GPA of 3.0; completion with a minimum
B3Geology grade of B in GEOL 001, GEOL 005, or GEOL 010; an ability
Transferable to UC/CSU to work independently; and permission of the School Dean
Hours: 48-54 lab. based on instructor availability.
Topics include the identification of rocks and minerals as Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001.
hand specimen and the study of geologic maps, landforms, Transferable to UC/CSU
and structures. Field trips will be taken to areas of Hours: 48-162 lab by arrangement.
geologic interest. Laboratory projects, written assignments Requires students to engage in an independent student
and reports, and examinations will be used to evaluate project. The project may be a laboratory or field study or
student success. (C-ID GEOL 100L) a library study that leads to a thesis. In all cases, the final
written product should show integration and synthesis
GEOL 005 Geology of California 3.0 Units of ideas. This project requires the approval of a faculty
Course Advisory: GEOL 001 with minimum grade of C; member sponsor. Students may take this course up to the
Eligibility for ENGL 001; SCC minimum math standard. maximum number of units over multiple semesters.
General Education: Option A: Area A; Option B: Area 5A;
Option C: Area B1
Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 48-54 lecture.
An introduction to the geology of California, including
tectonic processes, geologic structures, physiographic
provinces, local rocks and minerals, landforms, natural
resources, geologic history, and natural hazards in the
state. Field trip will be taken to areas of geologic interest
and a field trip report will be required. If the student
cannot attend the trip, they will have make-up work.
(C-ID GEOL 200)

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