Physical Geology - GOL 105 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
31134 GOL 105-11 0
 M W F 
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
31135 GOL 105-11L 4
   W   
11:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student in GOL 105-11 lecture.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
31106 GOL 105-HY1 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main HY
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
31107 GOL 105-HY1L 4
  Tu    
2:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main HY
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student in GOL 105-HY1 lecture.
30580 GOL 105-V1 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
30581 GOL 105-V1L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student in GOL 105-V1 online lecture.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33722 GOL 105-V1 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
33723 GOL 105-V1L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student in GOL 105-V1 online lecture.
33762 GOL 105-V2 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
33763 GOL 105-V2L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student in GOL 105-V2 online lecture.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
42832 GOL 105-11 0
 M W F 
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42833 GOL 105-11L 4
   W   
11:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
Enrolling in GOL 105-11L will also enroll students in GOL 105-11 Lecture.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
42780 GOL 105-HY1 0
  Tu Th  
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
42781 GOL 105-HY1L 4
    Th  
1:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
Enrolling in GOL 105-HY1L will also enroll students in GOL 105-HY1 Lecture.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
42628 GOL 105-V1 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
42629 GOL 105-V1L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student within GOL 105-V1 online lecture.
43253 GOL 105-V2 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
43254 GOL 105-V2L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student within GOL 105-V2 online lecture.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
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