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GOL

6 courses with the subject GOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

GOL 105Physical Geology4

Course ID 134702 Credits 4 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 per week Laboratory: 3 hours per week Total: 6 hours per week.

Subject
GOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
GOL 106Historical Geology4

Course ID 134703 Credits 4 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 per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

Subject
GOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
GOL 110Earth Systems: An Environmental Geology Perspective4

Credits 4 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 per week Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
GOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
GOL 111Oceanography I4

Course ID 543176 Credits 4 Examines the dynamics of the ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Subject
GOL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
GOL 135Field Studies in Geology1

Credits 1 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 6 hours per week. 6 hours field studies

Subject
GOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
GOL 299Supervised Study2

Course ID 539040 Credits 2 This is a capstone independent research course designed for science degree students Variable hours

Subject
GOL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
Prerequisite
8 credits of GOL courses and instructor permission.

Source: Piedmont Virginia Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59