Nov 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  The California State University
  Admission to CSULB
  Fees and Financial Aid
  Baccalaureate Degree Information
  Academic Information and Regulations
  Academic Services and Campus Life
  Graduate Degree Information
  Colleges and Departments
  Courses
  General Policies and Regulations
  Faculty and Administration
HELP
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOL 250 - Introduction to Field Petrology and Geological Field Techniques

(3 units)

Prerequisites: GEOL 102  with GEOL 104  or GEOL 105 ; or GEOL 110  with GEOL 104  or GEOL 105 ; or GEOL 106 ; all with grades of “C” or better.
Identification and description of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in the field. Development of fundamental geological field techniques: recording, collection, and interpretation of geological field data. Creation and interpretation of geological maps, writing technical reports, and construction of geological illustrations.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1 hour, weekend field trips.)