Cypress College 2011-2012
GEOL 101 C PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY 1 Unit Three hours laboratory per week. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, GEOL 100 C. 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. GEOL 103 C HISTORICAL GEOLOGY 4 Units Three hours lecture and Three hours laboratory per week. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC This course is an introduction to the scientific method of exploring planetary materials and structures in understanding the origin and development of the earth and its organisms through time. Laboratory involves examining and classifying rock and fossil specimens, analyses of rock and fossil records found on and in the earth, and application of rock and fossil interpretations to historical geology. GEOL 105 C EARTH SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS 4 Units Three hours lecture and Three hours laboratory per week. CSU, AA GE, CSU GE 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. GEOL 115 C PHYSICAL GEOLOGY FIELD LAB 1 Unit Three hours laboratory per week. UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC 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 Southern California. (Not open to students with credit in GEOL 101 C). GEOL 120 C GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA 3 Units Three hours lecture per week. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC 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.
GEOL 131 C INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY LAB 1 Unit Three hours laboratory per week and selected field trips. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, GEOL 130 C. This course includes the identification of earth materials; understanding of bathymetric charts; basic navigation; and methods of oceanographic research. GEOL 190 C ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY 3 Units Three hours lecture per week. UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC This course is designed for the non-science major and will integrate the significant principles and concepts of the solid earth, atmosphere, space and hydrospace and relate them to the environment, with special emphasis on resources, wastes and hazards. The perspective will focus on ways in which earth processes generate the varieties of resources useful in humans in the form of metal, non-metals, energy, water, ocean and soil. Hazards such as liquid, solid and radioactive wastes and their effects on environmental deterioration will be studied. Natural hazards such as floods, faults, landslides and earthquakes will be examined. (The course is not open to students who have completed GEOL 100 C.) GEOL 298 C GEOLOGY SEMINAR 1 ⁄2 - 12 Units (Variable Unit Class) (May be taken for credit 1-4 times) Zero to twelve hours lecture and Zero to thirty-six hours laboratory per week. Pass/No Pass or Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option or Standard Letter Grade UC Credit Limitation/CSU Prerequisite: May be required. Corequisite: May be required. Advisory: May be required. The seminars are designed to enhance and intensify knowledge in a variety of geologic topics. They may include lectures, discussions, and field excursions at the discretion of the instructor. Specific topics for seminars will be listed in the class schedule for a particular semester. Fees may be required – PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION.
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GEOL 125 C NATURAL DISASTERS 3 Units Three hours lecture per week. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC 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.
GEOL 130 C INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY 3 Units Three hours lecture per week. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC 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.
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