GEOL 1                                                                                                            4/3/3

(course prefix and number)                                                    (units/lecture hours/lab hours)

 

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

(course title)

 

Geology Field Studies Courses

 

GEOL 170                                                                                                                 2/1/3

GFS: NATIONAL PARKS & MONUMENTS (WESTERN UNITED STATES)

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of national parks and monuments of the Western United States. Thematic emphasis, course content, and national parks to be visited will vary. Students in geology and earth sciences are encour­aged to enroll.

 

GEOL 172                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: MOJAVE DESERT

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of the Mojave Desert and adjacent areas. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 173                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: DEATH VALLEY

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Death Valley National Park and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 174                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: EASTERN SIERRA REGION

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Eastern Sierra region and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 175                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: SAN ANDREAS FAULT

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of the San Andreas, Transverse Range and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 179                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: KING'S CANYON-SEQUOIA

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of the Kings Canyon/Sequoia Parks and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 182                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: COAST RANGE-MORRO BAY

Studies the origin, evolution, and geol­ogy of the Coast Range, Morro Bay, and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and content will vary. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 183                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: ANZA ­BORREGO DESERT

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Anza-Borrego Desert Park and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary. Scheduled to minimize conflict with other classes. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.

 

GEOL 185                                                                                                                 1/.5/1.5

GFS: YOSEMITE

Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Yosemite National Park and surrounding areas. Thematic emphasis and course focus varies seasonally.