Geology

 1. Introduction to Physical Geology
4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Two one-day field trips required.
Survey of materials and structures comprising the outer portion of the earth, and geologic processes responsible for sculpturing the earth: Plate tectonics and mountain building; formation of minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; deformation of rocks by folding and faulting; and erosion of
the land surface.

5. Introduction to Oceanography
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Introduction to the oceans: Their history and topography; physical and chemical properties of sea water; causes and effects of currents, tides, and waves; distribution of marine resources; sea floor sediments; tectonics and paleomagnetism.

5L. Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory
1 unit, 3 hours laboratory
Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques with emphasis on the physical marine environment.

6. Introduction to Planetary Geology
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Introduction to the geologic histories and processes that affect the planets, moons, and comets in our solar system.

10. Introduction to Geology
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Survey of the structure and materials that compose the earth�s surface and geologic processes responsible for shaping the earth: Nature and role of rocks and minerals; environmental processes and problems; dynamics of volcanism, earthquakes, plate tectonics,
metamorphism, running water, ground water, glaciation,
weathering and erosion.

12. Environmental Geology
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Introduction to the geologic aspects of environmental science: Natural hazards, human effects on geologic processes, energy and mineral resources, and global environmental change.

21. Bay Area Field Studies
1-2 units, 3 hours lecture weekly for one week, and either 24 term lecture hours in the field (3 day trips for 1 unit), or 48 term lecture hours in the field (6 day trips for 2 units) to selected
sites in the greater Bay Area.  Campus lecture required in order to participate in the field.
An in-the-field introduction to the richness of the geologic environment: Emphasis on the basic geologic processes that shape the earth's surface.

22. Geology of Monterey Bay � Big Sur Area
1 unit, 3 hours lecture for 2 weeks, 16 term hours lecture in the field for one weekend
Geology of the Monterey Bay-Big Sur area: Monterey Submarine Canyon, Point Lobos State Reserve, and coastal geology from Monterey to south of Big Sur.