Geology (GOL) at Southwest Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- GOL 105 - Physical Geology
- Introduces the science of physical geology through a comprehensive systems-based examination of Earth's structure, composition, rocks and minerals, landforms, geomorphology, and agents responsible for shaping and modifying its environments. Explores the origin and evolution of Earth's topographic and bathymetric features, geologic phenomena, and geologic hazards, resulting from plate tectonics. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.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. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - GOL 110 - Earth Systems: An Environmental Geology Perspective
- Introduces concepts in earth systems including earth materials, plate tectonics, weathering, surface and groundwater, wasting, volcanoes, earthquakes and coastal, as well as pollution and climate change. Explores major topics relating human interaction with the physical environment through case studies. Reinforces applications through laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and field studies. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.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 112 - Oceanography II
- Examines the dynamics of the oceans and ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - GOL 135 - Field Studies in Geology
- Investigates geologic phenomena. Includes activities such as observation of regional geology and landforms, collection of samples, and measurement and interpretation of geologic structures.Field studies 3-6 hours per week.
1-2 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 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - GOL 207 - Mineralogy
- Provides details for study of minerals. Focuses on the structure and properties of minerals, their occurrence, and uses.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: GOL 105.4 credits - GOL 225 - Environmental Geology
- Explores the interaction between man and his physical environment. Stresses geologic hazards and environmental pollution utilizing case histories.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: GOL 105.4 credits
