GEOL 5A Earth Science with Laboratory

Units: 4
Advisories: MATH 90 or high school elementary algebra and 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 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. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 121)