Courses
ERTH 101: Introductory Astronomy
ERTH 101H: Introductory Astronomy, Honors
(4) - CSU, UC*
Skills Advisories: MATH 1 and eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H Co-requisites: ERTH 102
Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Honors Program. Introduces students to the universe throughout its history. It emphasizes astronomical knowledge from Earth, as a planet in the solar system, to quasars at the edge of the known universe. The motions of objects within the galaxy are also examined. (CAN ENGL 2 or CAN ENGL SEQ A [with ENG 111 or ENG 111H]) (*UC Transfer Limit: ERTH 101 and 101H combined: maximum credit, one course)
ERTH 102: Observational Astronomy LabCo-requisites: ERTH 101 or ERTH 101H ERTH 105: Topics: Recent NASA Missions
ERTH 106: Black Holes and the Universe
(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisories: English 103, Math 001. Course Advisories: ERTH 101 or ERTH 101H.
Basic introduction to relativity, cosmology, quantum mechanics, string theory, black holes, time travel, higher dimensions and other abstract theories of the universe. Provides students with a broad-based overview of these physics theories and allows them to explore various current topics in astronomy.
ERTH 111: Dynamic Earth-Physical Geology(3)
Skills Advisories: ENG 103, Math 1 Course Advisories: Concurrent enrollment in ERTH 111L and ERTH 131 or ERTH 132
Introduction to the physical development of the earth. Emphasis on earth materials (rocks and minerals), hydrologic processes (weathering, streams, glaciers, beaches and ground water), tectonic process (plate tectonics, earthquakes, mountain building and volcanism), and structures (folds, faults). Current theories on structure and evolution of the earth are discussed. Designed for both non-science majors and earth science majors. Required of all Geology majors.
ERTH 111H: Dynamic Earth-Phys Geol,Honors(4) - CSU, UC
Skills Advisories: Math 1; eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H or ENG 110GB Course Advisories: Concurrent enrollment in ERTH 131 or 132.
Co-Requesite: ERTH 111L Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Honors Program. Introduction to the physical development of the earth. Emphasis on earth materials (rocks and minerals), hydrologic processes (weathering, streams, glaciers, beaches and ground water), tectonic processes (plate tectonics, earthquakes, mountain building and volcanism), and structures (folds, faults). Current theories on structure and evolution of the earth are discussed.
ERTH 111L: Dynamic Earth-Phys Geology LabERTH 112: History of the Earth
ERTH 112L: Historical Geology Laboratory
ERTH 113: Geology of National Parks
(3)
Skills Advisory: ENG 103 Course Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ERTH 131 or ERTH 132
Study of geologic processes and phenomena responsible for shaping the modern landscape, as exemplified within selected National Parks and Monuments. Plate tectonic setting and hisory emphasized. Designed to accomodate both science and non-science majors.
ERTH 114: The Geology Of CaliforniaERTH 115: Environmental Geology
ERTH 115L: Environmental Geology Lab
Co-Requisite: ENVS 115/ ERTH 115
ERTH 116: Energy And Natural ResourcesERTH 121: Geology Seminar
ERTH 122: Dinosaurs
(3) F, S - CSU, UC
Skills Advisories: English 103
Introduction to the science of dinosaurs, stressing their evolution, ecology, bone structures and extinction. Emphasizes dinosaurian diversity, rise of dinosaurs, and their extinction in a Mesozoic world. Provides for a better perspective on the patterns and trends of all life, living and extinct. Scientific videos and fossil material used in the course.
ERTH 125: Mineralogy And ResourcesERTH 126: Petrology and Rock-Forming Mineral
ERTH 131: Field Study-Eastern Sierra Nev
Co-requisites: ERTH 111 or 112 or 113 or 114 or ERTH 115/ENVS 115 or ERTH 122 or 125 or 126 or ERTH 141/GEOG 101 or ERTH 151
ERTH 132: Field Study-Death Valley
ERTH 133: Field Seminar-Colorado Plateau
ERTH 134: Field Study-West Sierra Nevada
ERTH 135: Field Seminar-Western North Am
ERTH 137: Introductory Field Geology
ERTH 138: Geology Field Camp
ERTH 141: Physical Geography
ERTH 141L: Physical Geography Laboratory
Co-requisites: ERTH 141/GEOG 101
ERTH 142: Economic Geography
ERTH 151: Intro Physical Oceanography
ERTH 151L: Intro Physicl Oceanography Lab
ERTH 152: Introductory Meteorology
ERTH 171: Introduction To GIS and Maps
ERTH 172: GIS: Software Applications
ERTH 175: Raster GIS Applications
ERTH 299: Indep Study In Earth Science
