GEOL 5 Earth Science

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Grade Options: Letter Grade Only; No Incomplete
General Education: Delta Area 2; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Term Typically Offered: Every even fall term
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
Advisories: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 120)