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Fresno City College

GEOL9 - INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE

C-ID: GEOL121

Course Description

Prerequisite: None. (C-ID GEOL 121) (A, CSU, UC, CAL-GETC)~This course is an introduction to the earth sciences with an emphasis on basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Optional field trips to classic geologic locations. The course is designed for transfer Liberal Studies and Elementary Education for Transfer students.

Transfer Information

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.0 semester units

Badges

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 12 to May 22
section: 19528
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (3 days ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Already Started
Jan 12 to May 22
section: 19531
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (3 days ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Already Started

Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 22 to Jul 31
section: 24520
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full
Jun 22 to Jul 31
section: 24521
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kiersti R. Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full
May 26 to Jun 18
section: 24487
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kiersti R. Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full
May 26 to Jun 18
section: 24486
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full

Fall 2026 - Semester

Aug 10 to Dec 11
section: 25867
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full
Aug 10 to Dec 11
section: 25865
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Section Full

Fall 2025 - Semester

Nov 3 to Dec 12
section: 15367
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kiersti R. Ford
Live Seat Count: 20 available seats - (5 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Already Started
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section: 44696
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (5 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Already Started
Aug 11 to Dec 12
section: 44695
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kerry C. Workman Ford
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (5 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Already Started
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