GOL 105 – Physical Geology
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Subject: Geology |
Term: 2026 Fall |
Session: Regular Academic Session |
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Days: – |
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Section: D01L |
Start Date: 08/19/2026 |
End Date: 12/15/2026 |
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Class Number: 71056 |
Catalog Number: 105 |
Credit Units: 0.00 |
Instructor:
Hall, Lisa T
Description:
(4 credits) 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. Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours = total 6 hours per week. THIS IS AN APPROVED UCGS/PASSPORT COURSE.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Note:
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
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Class Stat: Active |
Enrollment stat: Open |
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Virtual Classroom |
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