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. (Prereq: MATH 99: Mathematics Review II (4 units) or ELMT Score of 50 or Higher)
Units: 3 — 3
Lecture and field-based course introducing geology and hydrology in the context of natural hazards and natural resources. Includes plate tectonics, mineral and rock ID, rock structure, geologic time, landslides, earthquakes, flooding, soil, rivers, and water resources. Students gain topographic survey experience. Field-intensive course. [Prereq: (MATH 130: Precalculus (5 units) or MATH 150: Calculus I (4 units)) and [CHEM 110: Chemistry I (4 units) or (CHEM 109: Introductory Chemistry (4 units) or FYS 121 and ENVS 201: Intro to Environmental Science (4 units) or FYS 124: Introduction to Environmental Science (4 units))]
Units: 4 — 4
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. [(Prereq: MATH 99: Mathematics Review II (4 units) and GE Area B1) and (Coreq: GEOL 304L: Earth Science for Teachers Lab (1 units))]
Units: 3 — 3
Required lab course for GEOL 304: Earth Science for Teachers (3 units). Emphasizes inquiry-driven earth science investigations. Teaching science in a local school or afterschool program may be required. Lab course fee may be charged. (Coreq: GEOL 304: Earth Science for Teachers (3 units))
Units: 1 — 1
This is a lecture and field-based course introducing landscape monitoring and analysis. Topics include theories of landscape equilibrium and evolution, weathering, erosion, hillslope processes, river processes, landslides, active tectonics, coastal processes, and coastal response to climate change. These theories are applied to natural hazard topics and restoration of disturbed lands. May include one or more weekend field trips. Field-intensive course. (Prereq: GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology (4 units))
Units: 4 — 4
Lecture and field-based course introducing advanced topics in watershed processes. Students apply the theories of hydrology, flood frequency, hydraulics, and sediment transport to topics in watershed and river management. Students gain experience in hydrologic and geomorphic monitoring techniques. May include one or more weekend field trips. Field-intensive course. (Prereq: GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems (4 units))
Units: 4 — 4