G 001 - Physical Geology

Institution:

College of the Desert

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Description:

This course includes the study of the origin and composition of rocks and minerals; landscape development by water, ice, and wind; earthquakes; the Earth's interior; the nature of mountains and their development; the movement of continental and oceanic plates, and environmental aspects of geology. The laboratory portion includes 3 hours of local field trips and constitutes a practical application of aspects of the above subject areas. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-051 & MATH-057; Advisory: ENG-001A & MATH-054 CAN: GEOL 2 Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1,B3 IGETC: 5A

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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