GEOL 5A Earth Science w/Laboratory

Units: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement.
Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
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)