CYPRESS COLLEGE 2013–2014
Geology / 181
Core Courses (26 units) GEOL 100 C Physical Geology or GEOL 100HC Honors Physical Geology GEOL 101 C Physical Geology Laboratory GEOL 103 C Historical Geology CHEM 111AC General Chemistry I CHEM 111BC General Chemistry II MATH 150AC Calculus I MATH 150BC Calculus II
Units 3
Additional Recommended Course Work (not required) PHYS 221 C General Physics I PHYS 222 C General Physics II BIOL 101 C General Biology or BIOL 101HC Honors General Biology Total Units
Units 4 4 5
3 1 4 5 5 4 4
5 26
Geology (GEOL) GEOL 100 C Physical Geology
3 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This introductory course is a survey of the composition, structure, processes and forces that operate underneath and upon Earth’s surface. Topics include plate tectonics, rocks/minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, resources, and environmental concerns. Field trips may be required not to exceed $25. Duplicate credit not granted for GEOL 100HC. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
GEOL 100HC Honors Physical Geology
3 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an enhanced introduction to the concepts and theories of geology. includes a survey of the composition, structure, processes and forces that operate underneath and upon Earth’s surface. Topics include plate tectonics, rocks/minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, resources, and environmental concerns. Field trips may be required not to exceed $25. Duplicate credit not granted for GEOL 100 C. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
GEOL 101 C Physical Geology Laboratory
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, GEOL 100 C. Term hours: 54 laboratory. This course includes the identification of minerals and rocks; understanding of topographic maps, aerial photographs and other imagery from remote sensing; interpretation of rocks, structures, and geologic processes as revealed on maps, air photos, and satellite imagery and their relationship to plate tectonics. Not open to students with credit in GEOL 102 C. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
GEOL 103 C Historical Geology
4 Units
GEOL 105 C Earth Science for Teachers
4 Units
GEOL 115 C Physical Geology Field Lab
1 Unit
Term hours: 54 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course is an introduction to the scientific method of exploring Earth’s history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution and Earth’s origin and processes. Cost of field trips will not exceed $20.00. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC) Term hours: 54 lecture and 54 laboratory. This class is designed for the prospective school teacher. This multidisciplinary course will explore the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics include solar system, mineral/rock formation, star/galaxy, atmosphere, volcanoes, and earthquakes. (CSU, AA GE, CSU GE) Prerequisite: GEOL 100 C or GEOL 100HC or Earth science class as approved by instructor. Term hours: 54 laboratory. This course includes field and laboratory study of mineral, rock, and fossil identification; structural and geomorphic features; geologic history; and geologic hazards of selected regions in California, Arizona and Utah. Field trip fees range from $25–$155 depending on trip location. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
GEOL 120 C Geology of California
3 Units
GEOL 125 C Natural Disasters
3 Units
GEOL 130 C Introduction to Oceanography
3 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the physical and historical geology of the natural provinces of California. The mineral deposits, stratigraphic and rock units, tectonic structures, fossils and geomorphology within each province will be examined. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC) Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an introduction to the science of natural disasters. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, climate change and mass extinctions. Case studies, monitoring methods and disaster planning will be addressed. (UC/ CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC) Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a survey of the composition and structure of the earth’s ocean showing the interrelationship between atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. The effects of modern technology, ocean resources, and marine pollution will be explored. Field trips may be required with a fee not to exceed $25. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
GEOL 131 C Introduction to Oceanography Lab
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, GEOL 130 C. Term hours: 54 laboratory. This course includes the identification of earth materials; understanding of bathymetric charts; basic navigation; and methods of oceanographic research. Field trips may be required at no additional cost. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
Courses
Students completing these degrees (AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. To earn an AS-T in Geology students must complete the following requirements: (1) a minimum of 26 semester units or 39 quarter units in the Geology major with a minimum grade of “C”; (2) California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CSU IGETC); (3) completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of CSU transferable coursework; and (4) have an overall GPA of 2.0.