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GEOL 030: Regional Geology Field Excursion

Course Description

This is a lecture course conducted partially in the field, whose location may change from semester to semester. This allows students to study, through direct observation, the geologic history and processes that have formed and shaped the Earth. The course includes pre-trip lecture meetings that cover the fundamentals of geology and the geologic history of the specific location chosen for the trip. Hiking and overnight stays are required.

Units: 1

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to CSU only

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 16 – 18
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: ASTR 030
  • Advisory: None
  • Additional Requisite Information:
    Co-requisites: ASTR 030 needs to be taken concurrently with GEOL 030 because it is an interdisciplinary course.

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to CSU only
  • WVC GE: B. Natural Sciences
Last Updated 7/19/23