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GEOL 101

General Geology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits4 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Fundamental principles of geology: tectonics, oceans, atmosphere, resources, climate. Credit allowed in only one of GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Requirements

Corequisites

  • higher
MATH 126
Original catalog text

Corequisites

Corequisite(s): MATH 126 or higher.

Units

Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Core

CO4L

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • recognize the common rocks and minerals on earth as introduced in lecture and in laboratory hand samples.
  • recall igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic geological processes acting in and on the planet.
  • describe tectonic processes and features.