GEOL 210: Introduction to Earth Science

Description
Focuses on earth science content and scientific investigation and experimentation abilities required for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Topics include Earth's atmosphere and water, structure and composition of the solid Earth, processes that change the Earth (with emphasis on plate tectonics and California geology), Earth's resources, and Earth's place in the solar system and universe. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: (MATH 99 OR ELMT SCORE 50 or HIGHER)
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GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology

Description
Introduces geology and hydrology. Includes the rock cycle, weathering and erosion, soil formation, mass wasting (landslides), the hydrologic cycle, and plate tectonics. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 110 AND MATH 130)
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GEOL 304: Earth Science for Teachers

Description
Focuses on earth science content and scientific investigation and experimentation abilities required for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Topics include Earth's atmosphere and water, structure and composition of the solid Earth, processes that change the Earth (with emphasis on plate tectonics and California geology), Earth's resources, and Earth's place in the solar system and universe. Requires successful completion of coursework that satisfies the Science ULR, Part 2: Science Content. (Offered when sufficient demand warrants.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 99 AND Science ULR Part 2: Science Content) AND (coreq: GEOL 304L)]
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GEOL 304L: Earth Science for Teachers Lab

Description
Required lab course for GEOL 304. Emphasizes inquiry-driven earth science investigations. Teaching science in a local school or afterschool program may be required. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: GEOL 304)
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GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems

Description
Examines past and current geologic processes as reflected in the shape of landforms. Focuses on theory and application of landform equilibrium and evolution, weathering, erosion, hillslope processes, river processes, active tectonics, coastal processes, landslides, and how landforms reflect change in climate. May include one or more weekend field trips. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GEOL 260)
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GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Assmt&Monitor

Description
Applied topics in watershed, stream, and hillslope hydrology within the context of river management. Covers physical river assessment and monitoring, and the physical equations and field measurement of surface and subsurface flow, hydraulics, flood frequency, landscape erosion, and sediment transport. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GEOL 360)
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