Geology (GOL) at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- GOL 105 - Physical Geology
- Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - GOL 106 - Historical Geology
- Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil record.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - GOL 111 - Oceanography I
- Examines the dynamics of the oceans and ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - GOL 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - GOL 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - GOL 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits