Field Studies in Geology - GOL 135 at Piedmont Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Piedmont Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Not scheduled

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
39387 GOL 135-H06 1
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2025-06-14 CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE HY
GOL 135 (H06) Geology of Nelson County, VA. One-day field trip Saturday, June 14, 2025, 8am-8pm. Rain date: Sunday, June 15, 2025. Important pre-trip logistical information and preparatory videos & readings will be shared online via Canvas. This field trip will examine the exemplary geology of Nelson County, including Blue Ridge basement complex granites, mylonites of the Rockfish Valley Fault Zone, nelsonite (the state rock!), lava flows of the Catoctin Formation, and debris flows associated with Hurricane Camille (1969). Students will be evaluated with a field trip report which will be completed after the trip itself. NOTE: This trip involves moderately strenuous hiking on forest trails. Meet in Lot 2 (next on the traffic circle) on the PVCC main campus at 8:00 a.m.; Return by 7:00 p.m. Transport will be in PVCC van + student carpools, organized on site. For information about meeting time/place or other questions call (434) 961-5472 or email cbentley@pvcc.edu. If you would like to enroll in a second section of GOL 135, please email Elspeth Tupelo ( ETupelo@pvcc.edu).

Fall 2025 ➜

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