GEOL 5 Earth Science

Units: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 92S Intermediate Algebra (STEM), high school intermediate algebra, or a higher level mathematics course with a grade of “C” or better.
Advisories: ENG 1A or ENG 2A with a grade of “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
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)