1 Physical Geology (4)
Class hours: 3 lecture; 3 laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Study of the earth, composition, structure, distribution, and modification of earth materials and processes that shape the surface. Eight-hour field trip required in addition to normal class meetings.

6 Geology of National Parks and Monuments
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Geology and history of selected national parks and monuments throughout the United States with emphasis on the geological processes which formed them. Eight-hour field trip required in addition to normal class meetings.

10 Environmental Geology
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Application of geological principles to understanding environmental hazards and resources. Emphasis on human interaction with active processes. Eight-hour field trip required outside of normal class meetings.

20 Introduction to Paleontology
Class hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory.
Advisory: Completion of Geology 2 and Biology 10 is recommended.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Morphology and evolution of fossil organisms. Includes interpretation of fossil record and environments. Eight-hour field trip required in addition to normal class meetings.

30 Geology of California
Class hours: 3 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Physical and historical geology of California, including the development of the twelve geomorphic divisions. Eight-hour field trip required in addition to normal class meetings.

30T Geology of California Field Trip
Class hours: 4.5 laboratory.
Corequisite: Geology 30 (may be taken previously).
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Field investigation of California, with emphasis on areas north and west of the Mojave Desert. Instruction during camping trip. May be taken twice.

70 California Field Trip
Class hours: 1 lecture; 3 laboratory.
Corequisite: Any geology course or Earth
Science 1(may be taken previously).
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations.
See counselor.
Geologic investigation of an area within California. Camping trip of varying length (approximately 1 week). May be taken four times as trip sites change.

75A,B Out-of-State Field Trip
Class hours: 1 lecture; 3 or 6 laboratory.
Corequisite: Any geology course or Earth
Science 1(may be taken previously).
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations.
See counselor.
 Geologic investigation of an area or related areas,with all or a portion located out of California. Camping trip of varying length (usually 1, 2, or 3 weeks) follows lecture portion of class. May be taken four times as trip sites change.

80 Mineralogy I
Class hours: 2 lecture; 6 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Geology 1.
Advisory: Completion of Chemistry 10 or high school chemistry, and Mathematics 430 or high school geometry is recommended.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Crystallography and physical, chemical, and descriptive mineralogy. Mineral assemblages and genesis emphasized. Forty-eight hours of field trip required in addition to normal class meetings.

85 Petrology I
Class hours: 3.5 lecture; 4.5 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Geology 1.
Advisory: Completion of Chemistry 10 or high school chemistry is recommended.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Hand-specimen petrology: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Forty-eight hours of field trip required in addition to normal class meetings.

90A Geology Honors Seminar
Class hours: 1 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations.
See counselor.
Honors component for Geology. Topics of interest are chosen by the instructor and students, and are presented in a seminar format. Prerequisites and/or co-requisites are required. May be taken four times with change in topic emphasis.

92A-H Special Topics: Geology
Class hours: .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations.
See counselor.
Current topics, geological occurrences of geological interest or geological specialization. Field trip may be required. May be taken four times.

98L Independent Study: Geology (1, 2, or 3)
Class hours: 3, 6, or 9 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Geology 1.
Limitation on Enrollment: Instructor signature is required for registration.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations.
See counselor.
Individual study course for capable students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of geology. Student-instructor agreement as to the nature and extent of the project must be reached before the student may enroll in the course. May be taken four times.