2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

GEOLOGY
GEOL V02 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introductory study of the structure and materials
of the earth and its dynamic forces. It includes the study of plate
tectonics, rocks and minerals, weathering, mass-wasting, surface
and ground water, wind, waves and currents, glaciation, mountain
building volcanoes and other igneous activities, deformation and
resulting structures, earthquakes, earth’s interior, geologic time, and
earth resources.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Geol 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
GEOL V02L - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: GEOL V02 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces some of the fundamental methods and
concepts of geology in a laboratory situation: rock and mineral
identification, use of and interpretation of topographic and geologic
maps and aerial photographs; study of earth structures and landform
development.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Geol 2L. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
GEOL V03 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This earth history course studies the interaction and development
of planet earth’s four large-scale interrelated systems: the
lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. The fourand-one-half
billion-year historical development of these four larger
system (and their many subsystems) will be interpreted and analyzed
by studying evidence from earth’s rock layers and fossil record.
Topics will include: the basic geologic, hydrologic, atmospheric and
biologic processes at work on earth (past and present), as well as
selected details related to plants, animals, rock, erosion, deposition
and the development of ocean basins, continents and planet earth.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Geol 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
GEOL V07 - GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines the geographic and geologic settings of
selected national parks of the United States and Canada. In addition
to specifics about the parks, this course will also present basic
geologic principles of rivers, glaciers, wind, rock formations, fossils,
deformation, coastal processes, and geologic time to clarify the
history of each park. Some of the parks covered include: Grand
Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Petrified Forest, Mesa Verde,
Carlsbad Caverns, Everglades, Yosemite, Mount Rainer, Grand
Tetons, Yellowstone, Sequoia, Redwood, Big Bend, Crater Lake and
the newer parks of the Channel Islands and the Great Basin.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V11 - INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Oceanography is a broad interdisciplinary field focused on
the common goal of understanding earth’s oceans. It draws
subject matter from geology, geography, geophysics, chemistry,
meteorology and biology. Its goals are knowledge about processes
and interrelationships of the many subsystems which comprise
the world’s oceans. Specific topic areas include: a history of
oceanographic research, the role of tectonic plates in oceans,
features of the seafloor, the chemistry of seawater, movements of
the ocean’s water, coastal environments, life forms/conditions of
oceans/seafloor as well as atmospheric/oceanic interactions.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V21 - NATURAL DISASTERS AND GEOHAZARDS: PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course deals with natural and human disasters that have
occurred, mitigation of hazards, as well as the identification of
potential future disasters related to geologic hazards (geohazards).
Subjects covered will include natural events such as volcanoes,
earthquakes, landslides, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and coastal
erosion. Also included will be discussions of human-made events
and geohazards including acid rain, contamination of groundwater,
soil erosion, wetlands eradication and sewage, toxic and nuclear
waste disposal. Fundamental geologic and atmospheric principles
will be presented to support the understanding of each of these
processes.
Field trips will be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V88 - GEOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
GEOL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GEOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Geol 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
GERMAN
Intermediate German (GERM V03, V04) not offered 2010-2011
GERM V01 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course introduces German language skills in communication,
comprehension, pronunciation, elementary principles of grammar,
reading of prose, and simple composition. The development
of oral-aural skills is emphasized throughout the course and
supplemented by outside use of the language laboratory. Introductory
cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and to develop an
understanding and appreciation of the German-speaking peoples and
countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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