A broad introduction to the principles of geology and the methods of studying the earth. Field trips may be required.

A study of the geological and biological evolution of the Earth. The planet's origins as well as the origins and evolution of life. Required lab allows application of lecture content. Field trips may be required.

Study of growth and development of California's geologic provinces. How features like the San Andreas Fault influence human history and our daily lives. Field trips may be required.

Introduction to meteorology and atmospheric science. Topics will include interaction between atmosphere, oceans and continents, ocean wave production, meteorological instrumentation, weather map analysis, weather forecasting, and human impacts on the oceans and atmosphere. Learn to do your own weather and surf forecasting!

An introduction to the Earth sciences. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and solar system. Focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth, such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. Field trips may be required.

Environmental Geology is the study of the nature and dynamics of the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. This course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere and the atmosphere. Field trips may be required.