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Cabrillo College offers several field geology and coastal oceanography courses, which are 1-unit weekend or 3-day courses intended to give students experience with field skills and a chance to spend time together getting to know a spectacular place in California.
In fall 2026 we'll be offering GEOL-30, which is a weekend field class that goes to Big Sur and includes camping, hiking, and a lot of fun.
In spring 2027, we'll offer OCEAN-30, which is a weekend field class all around Monterey Bay. These are day trips and no camping is required.
These classes fill quickly, so sign up soon!
Instructor: Lisa Gilbert
I am the Chair of the Geology, Oceanography, and Environmental Science Departments. I graduated from Aptos High and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences and Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Oceanography. My speciality is marine geology. My passion is helping students discover more in themselves than they realized was there, especially in how they relate to the natural world.
Questions? Email lisa.gilbert [at] cabrillo.edu.
Field courses offered 25-26
Fall 2025: Field Methods of Environmental Earth Science (GEOL-28)
Spring 2026: Field Geology of Pinnacles (GEOL-27)
Field courses offered 26-27
Fall 2026: Field Geology of Big Sur (GEOL-30)
Spring 2027: Monterey Bay and Canyon (OCEAN-30)
If there's a waitlist, sign up and then email the instructor for their waitlist policy!
OCEAN-30 Gallery
OCEAN-30 Gallery
Spring 2025
GEOL-28 Preview
GEOL-28 Preview
Fall 2025
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