Earth Science
If you have a special fascination with the planet and it’s condition, this department is your perfect match. Our courses cover the basic study of the earth’s geology, atmosphere, oceans, and its place in time and space. Our transfer options can help you reach a four-year degree and secure a career in teaching, research, environmental analysis and a number of other fields.
Geology
A.S. Degree
Studying rocks is far from dull when you’re a geologist! A two-year Associate Degree in Geology will prepare you for entry-level positions including environmental assessment, mining and conservation. Our degree program is a vital step towards an advanced degree that will get you a long-term career. We plan field trips for our classes to give you a more direct learning approach to ensure that you gain both practical and theoretical knowledge.
Contact
- V 211
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677 -
M-Th: 8:00am - 5:00pm
F: 8:00am - 12:00pm
- (916) 660-7900
- (916) 630-4542
Dawn Ackerman Part-time Instructor, Geology
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- dackerman@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7900
- (916) 630-4542
Alejandro Amigo Geology Instructor
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- S 103A
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- aamigo@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7946
Jon Beckler Part-time Instructor, Earth Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- jbeckler@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7900
- (916) 630-4542
George Bromm Lab Tech Earth Sciences
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- S 122
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- gbromm@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7949
Holly Dodson Geology Instructor
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- S 115A
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- hdodson@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7947
Richard Hilton Instructor, Earth Science
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- S 115 B
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- rhilton@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7945
- (916) 630-4501
William "Chip" Johnson Part-time Instructor, Earth Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- cjohnson@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7900
- (916) 630-4542
Dorothee Moss Part-time Instructor, Earth Science, Geography,
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- dmoss4@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7900
- (916) 630-4542
Kimberlee Stevens Part-time Instructor, Earth Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- (916) 630-4542
- (916) 660-7900
Frank DeCourten Instructor, Earth Science
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- N7 212
- 250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
- fdecourten@sierracollege.edu
- (530) 274-5334