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Moorpark College

Physical Geology

Moorpark College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

Introduces geologic materials and processes that shape the Earth and its environments. Examines global plate tectonic processes and their relationship to earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals and natural resources, and rock structures (folds and faults). Includes a study of mass movements and glacial, river, and coastal processes that form the Earth's landscapes. Emphasizes the relationships between humans and geologic processes. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P." Moorpark College Honors program requires a letter grade. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: GEOL 100. GEOL M02 + GEOL M02L = CAN: GEOL 2. GEOL M02 only = CAN GEOL 6.

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