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2015-2016 Catalog
Geology - German
GEOLOGY (GEOL)
1
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and
Mathematics 201 or equivalent.
Introduction to the forces and processes shaping the
surface of the earth. These include plate tectonics, igneous
intrusion, volcanism, formation of sediment and sedimentary
rock, metamorphism, earthquakes, and the formation of
mountain belts. Other topics covered include faulting and
folding of rock, time and its implications, formation of
geologic resources (metals and petroleum), ocean basins and
coasts, surface water/flooding and groundwater. Rock and
mineral identification is taught in lab. Includes several field
trips to emphasize class material. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
2
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
The origin and geologic history of the earth and
the development of plant and animal life as shown through
fossils and rock strata. Includes study of geologic time, plate
tectonics, the sedimentary record, and the fossil record with
in-depth study of early life, dinosaurs, and man. May include
field trips. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
9
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
An introduction to the earth sciences with
an emphasis on basic topics and principles in geology,
oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. For transfer
Liberal Studies students. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
10
ROCKS, FOSSILS, AND MINERALS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Identification, origin, and use of common and
important rocks, minerals and fossils, including an
introduction to crystallography. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
GERMAN (GERMAN)
1
BEGINNING GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Beginning course in conversational and written
German for non-native speakers, intended for students without
previous exposure to German. Introduction to pronunciation,
vocabulary, idioms, grammar, basic composition, and
exploration of the cultures of German-speaking countries and
regions. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
2
HIGH-BEGINNING GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No
Pass)
PREREQUISITES: German 1, or 2 years of high
school German or the equivalent. ADVISORIES: Eligibility
for English 125 and 126.
Second-semester course in conversational and
written German for non-native speakers. Development of
grammatical structures and expansion of vocabulary. Further
study of the cultures of German-speaking countries and
regions. Introduction to the literary text. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
3
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No
Pass)
PREREQUISITES: German 2, or 3 years of high
school German or the equivalent. ADVISORIES: Eligibility
for English 125 and 126.
Third-semester course in conversational and written
German for non-native speakers. Review of basic grammar.
Further development of oral skills and grammatical structures
and continued expansion of vocabulary. Composition and
discussion of short literary texts. Increased emphasis on reading
and writing as tools in exploring the cultures of German-
speaking countries and regions. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
4
HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No
Pass)
PREREQUISITES: German 3, or 4 years of high
school German or the equivalent. ADVISORIES: Eligibility
for English 125 and 126.
Fourth-semester course in conversational and written
German for non-native speakers. Development of proficiency
of grammar and language usage. Continued exploration of
current topics and cultures of German-speaking countries
and regions as reflected in the language and literature. (A,
CSU-GE, UC, I)