This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2024-2025 VCU Bulletin. We may add courses that expose our students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning. We may also add content to the general education program that focuses on racial literacy and a racial literacy graduation requirement, and may receive notification of additional program approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
ENVZ 105. Physical Geology Laboratory. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 2 laboratory hours. 1 credit. Pre- or corequisite: ENVS 105, an optional laboratory course consisting of experiments and activities related to ENVS 105.
ENVZ 335. Environmental Geology Laboratory. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 2 laboratory hours. 1 credit. Corequisite: ENVS 335. Required for environmental science majors enrolled in ENVS 335; optional for other majors. Attendance on one Saturday morning field trip required. Laboratory exercises coordinated with ENVS 335 lectures.
ENVZ 401. Meteorology and Climatology Laboratory. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 3 laboratory hours. 1 credit. Pre- or corequisite: ENVS 401. A series of laboratory and field experiments designed to quantify the elements of weather and climate and to interpret their local temporal and spatial variations.
ENVZ 594. Field Studies: ____. 1-4 Hours.
Semester course; 1-4 field experience hours. 1-4 credits. May be repeated with different research topics for a maximum of 12 credits. A field-based, faculty-led research experience. See the Schedule of Classes for prerequisites and specific locales and research topics being offered each semester.