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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
GEOLOGY • GRAPHIC ARTS • GUIDANCE
• University of California, Riverside
Geology major
Geophysics major
GEOLOGY COURSES
GEOL 101 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
A study of the factors and processes that have created
and shaped the earth’s surface, the geologic structures
that comprise it, and the minerals and rocks that form it.
Field trips are scheduled to areas of representative local
geology.
GEOL 102 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
A study of the chronological development of the surface
of the earth and of the corresponding evolution of life. Of
vital importance to the course is a thorough understanding
of the concepts of geologic time, biological
classification, and evolution. Emphasis is placed on
historical development of North America.
GEOL 103 GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
A survey of the physical and historical geology of the 12
distinct geologic provinces of the state. Greatest
emphasis is placed on the most important structural,
scenic, and economic details of each region, and upon
the provinces of Southern California.
GEOL 109 GEOLOGY OF THE WESTERN NATIONAL
PARKS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
A survey course describing the geological features of
the national parks and monuments of the Western
United States, illustrating why these areas serve as
important preserves of such features.
GEOL 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU
GEOL 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU
GRAPHIC ARTS
See Computer Integrated Design and
Graphics
GUIDANCE
Guidance classes offered at Victor Valley College are
designed to assist students in becoming goal directed
and successful.
Students needing help in identifying career and
educational goals or help in applying successful learning
and studying techniques are encouraged to sign up for
these classes.
GUIDANCE COURSES
GUID 10 SUPPORT CLASS FOR LEARNING
DISABLED STUDENTS
Units: 1.0 - 16-18 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass)
Designed as a support class for students with
diagnosed learning disabilities. Techniques for handling
the social and emotional aspects of learning disabilities
will be discussed.
GUID 50 COLLEGE SUCCESS
Units: 1.0 - 16-18 hours lecture. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option)
This survey course is designed to introduce personal
management and study techniques that are commonly
applied among successful college students, with an
emphasis on concepts such as the learning process,
time management, note taking, efficient textbook
reading, memory development and effective test-taking.
It also serves as an orientation to college procedures
and available campus resources.
GUID 51 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE
Units: 0.5 - 8-9 hours lecture. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option.)
This class is designed to provide students with a wellrounded
knowledge and orientation to the policies,
procedures, and academic and support services
available at Victor Valley College. Students will develop
an educational plan relevant to their educational/career
goals. It will introduce and help students understand
major and general education, certificate, AA, and
transfer requirements; identify the four-year college
system (CSU, UC, and private); understand the financial
aid process, and will allow students to develop and
identify academic/career goals.
240 2012-2013 Victor Valley College Catalog