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4.00 Credits
Biology, evolution, classification and paleoecology of important groups of fossil organisms. Uses of fossils in solving geologic problems. Note: Lecture = 3 units; Lab = 1 unit. Fee Course. Field Trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10 and GEOL 10L, GEOL 12 and GEOL 12L. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory supplement to GEOL 10. Emphasizes scientific method and systematic laboratory procedures. Identification of common minerals and rocks. Introduction to and analysis of topographic and geologic maps. Field trip. Laboratory three hours. Fee course. Prerequisite: GEOL 10; may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
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4.00 Credits
Description, analysis and interpretation of geologic structures and tectonic settings. Theory of stress and strain as it pertains to the origin of folds, faults, joints, cleavage, and other structural elements. Laboratory includes techniques of structural analysis such as orthographic projections, stereonets, structure contours, Mohr diagrams, interpretation of maps and cross sections. Note: Discussion = 3 units, Lab = 1 unit. Fee Course. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10 and GEOL 10L, GEOL 12 and GEOL 12L, GEOL 111A and GEOL 111B, PHYS 5A or PHYS 11A, MATH 26A or MATH 30. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0
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2.00 Credits
Science and art of recognizing, describing and interpreting geologic features in the field. Lecture and laboratory course on the preparation and use of topographic and geologic maps, stratigraphic and cross sections, compass and GPS instrument. Note: Lecture one hour; laboratory three hours. Fee course. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10 and GEOL 10L, GEOL 12 and GEOL 12L; GEOL 100 with a grade of C- or better. Corequisite: GEOL 111B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to geologic field methods including descriptions of rocks, geologic mapping, observation, interpretation and geologic report writing. Detailed mapping techniques will also be covered; these may include the use of plane table, total station theodolite and global position systems. Consists of off-campus fieldwork. Note: Fee course. Prerequisite: GEOL 10, GEOL 10L, GEOL 12, GEOL 12L, GEOL 100. Corequisite: GEOL 103, GEOL 111A. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the principal geophysical concepts and techniques useful to geologists in the study of tectonics, the Earth's interior and rresource exploration. Includes the study of seismology, heat flow, gravity, borehole geophysics, electromagnetism and geodynamics. Fee Course/Field Trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10 and GEOL 10L, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B which may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Seminar and lecture in physical volcanic processes, interpretation of volcanic deposits, historic eruptions and hazard assessment. Fee course. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Origin and geological history of the earth and the evolution of its animal and plant inhabitants. Fee course. Note: Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10 and GEOL 10L. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Regional study of California and certain surrounding areas with regard to geologic development, plate tectonics, economic resources and geologic hazards. Lecture and field trip(s). Fee course. Prerequisite: GEOL 5 or GEOL 10. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Presents fundamentals of groundwater flow, as influenced by topography and geology; geological aspects of groundwater supply, contamination, remediation, and protection of hydrogeological regions of the U.S. and their critical groundwater issues. Laboratory, homework and field exercises will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A; GEOL 10, GEOL 10L, GEOL 12; MATH 26A or MATH 30; PHYS 5A; or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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