Pasadena City College is a public two+ year community college in Pasadena, California. The Geology program is part of the Physical Sciences Department. It was founded in 1927 by Edwin Van Amringe and has a long history of excellence. PCC's geology courses cover a broad spectrum, from basic physical and historical geology to classes which focus on study of geologically important areas throughout the western United States. The program provides ample opportunity for field studies.
All Geology classes at PCC carry transfer credit towards bachelors' degrees in areas such as Geology, Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Paleobiology, and Space Physics. PCC graduates have gone on to become research scientists, professors,and professional geologists in a variety of fields.
The department welcomes all students interested in geology and earth sciences whether they are persuing a geologic career or broadening their education for personal enrichment.
The Geology faculty are well-qualified professionals who are personally interested in the success of their students. All classes are taught by faculty, not student assistants. The program has modern facilities and equipment which are easily accessible to students.
The Dana Club is a student organization which promotes geology on campus through lectures, scholarship fund raising, field trips, and related social events.
The Geology program is housed in E-Building on the PCC campus. Classes are taught in well-equipped rooms where students have access to specimens, maps, and microscopes for individual use. There is also a Geology Study Room which is open 70 hours per week to students enrolled in geology classes. The room contains a study area, special displays, supplementary laboratory materials, and computers for student use. The Geology Museum hosts a world-class mineral collection which the public is invited to view on an appointment basis. Also, there is an X-ray diffraction facility and a rock sawing and preparation room.
For more current information go directly to their official site: Home page for geology at Pasadena City College