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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) An introductory course in physical geology dealing with materials and the internal and external processes of the Earth. Includes global plate tectonics processes responsible for producing and sculpturing geological features of the Earth's crust. Satisfies G.E. area B1. (CAN GEOL 2) (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)
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1.00 Credits
(1 Unit) Laboratory to accompany GEOL 2000, 2100 or GEOL 2400. Classification of minerals and rocks; reading and interpreting topographic and geologic maps; studies of selected problems in plate tectonic, structural geology, groundwater and mass movement. One required field trip. Satisfies G.E. area B1. Prerequisites: Pre- or corequisite: GEOL 2000, 2100, or 2400. [Required for Geology majors and those seeking a teaching credential under the Science Subject Matter Preparation Program; otherwise optional.] (Laboratory, 3 hours, including a field trip.) (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) The evolution and history of Earth and life. Emphasis on past geographic, climatic, and evolutionary changes and causes of past mass extinctions. Comparisons to today's climate change and extinctions. One required field trip. Students with a major or minor in Geology or those seeking a teaching credential in the sciences must take the accompanying lab concurrently (GEOL 2202). (Formerly Historical Geology) Satisfies G.E. area B1 (CAN GEOL 4). (Lecture, 3 hours, including required field trips) (Spring)
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1.00 Credits
(1 Unit) Optional laboratory to accompany GEOL 2200 (History of Earth and Life). Topics of lab exercises will include common minerals and rocks, especially sedimentary rocks and depositional environments, relative time, rock and fossil stratigraphy, radiometric dating techniques, stratigraphic sequences, geologic maps and cross sections, fossils, paleoecology, and evolution. Lab is required for Geology majors and minors and those seeking a teaching credential under the Science Subject Matter Preparation Program; otherwise optional. Satisfies G.E. area B1. Concurrent enrollment: GEOL 2200. (CAN GEOL 4) (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Course covers the various mathematical techniques commonly used by Earth scientists. Includes equation manipulation, trigonometry, logarithms and exponential functions, statistics, matrix algebra, numerical methods for differentiation and integration, and Excel-based computer literacy. Prerequisites: MATH 1100 or consent of instructor. (Fall of odd-numbered years)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Examination of the Earth, its place in the solar system and universe, and its surface, interior, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Relationships among these earth systems, major earth processes, natural resources, and natural disasters are examined. Satisfies G.E. area B1. (Lecture, 3 hours, including required field trips)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Examines evolutionary history and extinction of dinosaurs; past climatic, environmental, and geographic changes; current topics in dinosaur paleobiology such as feathered dinosaurs, mass extinctions, polar dinosaurs, and new discoveries. Satisfies G.E. area B1. (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Explores environmental remediation, mineral and energy resources, solid waste disposal, and protection of water resources. Includes three field trips and one Forum Day. ITV presentation. (Formerly GEOL 3000) Satisfies G.E. area F1. Prerequisites: None; recommend GEOL 2100. (Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 2 hours) (Spring of even-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Course concerning minerals. Examines crystallography; crystal chemistry; genesis; physical properties; behavior in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments; minerals in ore deposits; optical properties; and identification both in hand specimen and with optical microscope. (Formerly GEOL 4300) Prerequisites: GEOL 2100 and GEOL 2102. CHEM 1100 to be taken concurrently if not taken previously, or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Course examines the oceans from a geologic perspective and integrates aspects of physics, chemistry, and biology. Upper-division elective in Geology, elective for Science Subject Matter Preparation Program, required for Geology Subject Matter Preparation Program. Satisfies G.E. area F1. Prerequisites: No prerequisites; GEOL 2100 is recommended. ITV presentation. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Spring of odd-numbered years)
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