Geology (GOL) at Virginia Western Community College
Distance Learning
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- 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 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 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 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 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 - GOL 295 - 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.
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