GEO 30A - Geology Field Studies of Southern California

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

CSU Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Concurrent or previous enrollment in GEO-1B, 2, or 3. A field course with trips to regional points of geologic interest. This class includes a series of three to four field excursions to sites of geologic interest. These sites include, but are not limited to, the Landers seismic zone to view ground ruptures associated with the 1992 Landers earthquake, the Blackhawk landslide, the San Andreas fault zone, Salton Sea geothermal field, Amboy crater, California's coastline, the San Bernardino mountains, Rainbow Basin, Calico mountains and San Diego mining district. Designed to supplement other courses in geology and to increase the interest and understanding of those enrolled in these courses. 54 hours to be arranged per semester.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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