GEOL 010 - General Geology - Units 3

Prerequisites: Reading Level II.

Advisories: ENG 001A, Reading and Composition, with a minimum grade of "C" and MATH 092S, Intermediate Algebra (STEM), with a minimum grade of "C" or MATH-082, Intermediate Algebra, with a minimum grade of "C".

This course is an introduction to the processes that are at work changing the Earth today. Within the context of global tectonics, it explores the origins of rocks and minerals and the dynamics of processes such as igneous activity and seismicity that are driven by Earth`s internal heat. It also examines how air, water, and ice move in response to gravity and energy from the Sun, sculpting Earth`s surface by eroding, transporting and depositing weathered rock materials. Additionally, the origin and history of the Earth including its place in the solar system, geologic dating methods, and geologic resources and disasters (e.g., earthquakes, flooding, volcanic hazards, etc.) are explored. This course is designed for non-science majors. 3 hours lecture each week. (UC, CSU)