# Geological Sciences (GEOL) courses

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/course-descriptions/geol/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### GEOL 101 — Physical Geology

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- **C-ID:** GEOL 101
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/victor-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/geol.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/victor-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/geol.md)

The study of geology is explored, including theories, principles and applications. Exploration includes, but is not limited to, minerals, rocks, weathering processes, seismic activity, and tools used by geologists. Field trips are scheduled to areas of representative local geology. C-ID GEOL 101.

### GEOL 121 — Earth Science With Lab

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- **C-ID:** GEOL 121
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/victor-valley-college/schedule/summer-2026/geol.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/victor-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/geol.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/victor-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/geol.md)

This course provides an introduction to the essentials of Earth science including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and solar system astronomy. C-ID GEOL 121.

### GEOL 128 — Special Topics

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

Special Topics .

### GEOL 129 — Independent Study

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This independent study is for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of Geology. .