GEOL 005A Earth Science w/Laboratory

Units: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra, 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 Composition Level 3 or higher.
This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include 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, C-ID GEOL 121)