GEOL 005 Earth Science

Units: 3
Prerequisites: MATH-080 Elementary Algebra (or higher MATH), or assessment Level 4 or higher on the Math placement test, AND ENG 079 Preparatory English each with a grade of “C” or better (or higher ENG), or Composition Level 3 or higher.
Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
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. (UC, CSU, CID GEOL 120)