University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026

GEOL 101 - General Geology

(4 units) CO4L
Fundamental principles of geology: tectonics, oceans, atmosphere, resources, climate. Credit allowed in only one of GEOL 100  or GEOL 101.

Maximum units a student may earn: 4

Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or higher.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize the common rocks and minerals on earth as introduced in lecture and in laboratory hand samples.
2. recall igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic geological processes acting in and on the planet.
3. describe tectonic processes and features.


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