Geology (GEOL)
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Associate in Arts Degrees -
AA Degree requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).
• Geology
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Geology
Provides the student with sufficient background to begin upper division
coursework
and will prepare the student for entry-level jobs that require geologic
knowledge. The student is advised to check with the school to which
he/she may
wish to transfer for additional courses which may be required.
A.A. Degree Major
Program Requirements Units
Group One
GEOL 100 Basic Geology 3
GEOL 100L Basic Geology Laboratory 1
GEOL 150 Dinosaurs and Earth History 3
GEOL 150L Dinosaurs and Earth History Laboratory 1
GEOL 195 Regional Field Studies in Geology 2
Group Two (Select at least two sets of courses listed below)
Set l
MATH 140 and Calculus/Analytic Geometry, First Course 5
MATH 141 Calculus/Analytic Geometry, Second Course 4
Set 2
PHYS 120 and
PHYS 121 General Physics 8
or
PHYS 230 and
PHYS 231 Principles of Physics 10
Set 3
CHEM 110 General Chemistry 3
CHEM 110L General Chemistry Laboratory 2
CHEM 115 General Chemistry 3
CHEM 115L General Chemistry Laboratory 2
Geography-Geology
Palomar College 2009-2010 Catalog
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Group Three (Select at least 8 units)
Any other courses in Group Two not taken above 8-10
GEOL 110 General Geology: National Parks 3
GEOL/
GEOG 125 California Geology and Geography 3
GEOL 195 Regional Field Studies in Geology 1,2,3
GEOL 197 Geology Topics 1,2,3
GEOL 295 Directed Study in Geology 1,2,3
ASTR 100 Principles of Astronomy 3
BIOL 100 General Biology 4
MATH 205 Calculus/Analytic Geometry, Third Course 4
MATH 206 Calculus/Differential Equations 4
OCN 100 Oceanography 3
OCN 100L Oceanography Laboratory 1
OCN 115 Coastal Oceanography 3
PHYS 232 Principles of Physics 4
TOTAL UNI TS 35 - 38
COURSE OFFERINGS
GEOL 100 Basic Geology (3)
3 hours lecture
Note:
Together with GEOL 150, a prerequisite to upper division courses in
Geology
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC
Principles of physical geology. Plate tectonics, rocks and minerals,
weathering,
mass-wasting, surface and ground water, wind, waves and currents,
glaciation,
mountain building, volcanoes and other igneous activity, deformation and
resulting
structures, earthquakes, Earth’s interior, geologic time, and earth
resources.
GEOL 100L Basic Geology Laboratory (1)
3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOL 100, or concurrent enrollment
in GEOL 100
Note:
May be offered as a field laboratory; satisfies lab requirement in
Physical
Science
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC
Laboratory and field identification of rocks and rock forming minerals.
Study of
geologic processes by means of geologic and topographic maps.
GEOL 110 General Geology:
National Parks and Monuments (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Geologic history and processes of formation of our natural landscape.
Principles
of physical and historical geology as revealed in the structure,
stratigraphy, and
rock types of the parks and monuments.
GEOL 120 Planets, Moons, and Comets (3)
3 hours lecture
Note:
Cross listed as ASTR 120
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – ASTR/GEOL 120 and ASTR 205 combined:
maximum credit, one course
The astronomy and geology of the solar system, observations, dynamics,
relativistic ideas, including theories of formation and evolution.
Comparative
survey of the atmospheres, surface features, and interiors of planets
and satellites.
Minor objects, such as comets and asteroids, will be included.
GEOL 125 California Geology and Geography (3)
3 hours lecture
Note:
Cross listed as GEOG 125
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC
Emphasizes the physical geographic and geologic factors that have
combined to
form the varied landscapes of California. Climate and vegetation
patterns, as well
as the various geomorphic processes will be studied.
GEOL 150 Dinosaurs and Earth History (3)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOL 100, 110 or 125
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC
Principles of historical geology. The origin and evolution of Earth and
its biosphere,
incorporating plate tectonics, stratigraphy, paleontology, and geologic
dating. Together
with GEOL 100, a prerequisite to upper division courses in geology.
GEOL 150L Dinosaurs and Earth History Laboratory (1)
3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOL 150, or concurrent enrollment
in GEOL 150
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC
Laboratory and field identification of rocks and fossils. Elements of
stratigraphic
methods and of vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology. Study of
geologic and
topographic maps in relation to earth history.
GEOL 195 Regional Field Studies in Geology (1,2,3)
2, 4, or 6 hours lecture/laboratory
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOL 100, 110 or 125 or GEOG 100
Note:
May be taken 4 times with different content for a maximum of 6 units
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – Credit determined by UC upon review of
course syllabus.
Extended field studies of the geology of western North America over
weekends
and during vacation and summer sessions. Emphasis upon field observation
and
interpretation of rock types, landforms, and structure. Localities
visited may vary
from year to year.
GEOL 197 Geology Topics (1-3)
Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours
required of the student. Any combination of lecture, laboratory, or
lecture/laboratory
may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.
Note:
May be taken 3 times for a maximum of 6 units
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Topics in Geology. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course
title will
designate subject covered.
GEOL 295 Directed Study in Geology (1,2,3)
Arrange 3, 6, or 9 hours laboratory with department chairperson
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOL 150
Note:
May be taken 4 times for a maximum of 6 units
Transfer acceptability:
CSU – UC Credit determined by UC upon review of
course syllabus.
Individual study in field, library, or laboratory for interested
students.