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Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geology
Major: 8608
Effective Term: 2020 Fall   
Award Type: AS

CIP Code: 40.0601
Program Availability: CG   EM   GC   GW   MC   PC   PV   RS   SC   SM  
Instructional Council: Geology (31)
Total Credits: 60
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-2042.00 Geologists
19-2041.00 Environmental Geologists
17-2151.00 Mining Geologists
19-4043.00 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
17-2151.00 Geological Engineers
19-1031.01 Conservationists
19-1032.00 Foresters
19-2043.00 Hydrologists
19-1031.03 Park Rangers

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1051.00 Geology Professors
17-2081.00 Environmental Engineers
19-2042.00 Planetary Geologists, Seismologists, Volcanologists, or Geologic Consultants


Description: The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Geology provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in geological sciences and/or are preparing for application to graduate programs in related fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as a research lab or field technician in environmental geology, mining, petroleum exploration, geological engineering, forestry, conservation, and hydrology. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to secondary school (grades 7-12) teachers and university professors, geologic consultants, seismologists, volcanologists, paleontologists, and geologists in a variety of areas.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and interpret different rock and mineral groups, and associate the rocks with specific rock-forming processes. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104)
2. Explain the role of plate tectonics in geology. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104)
3. Relate geologic time to Earth processes. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104)
4. Critically evaluate fundamental earth science literature and spatial data. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, [FYC], [L], [MA])
5. Observe, interpret, and communicate data as it relates to Earth processes. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), [FYC], [L], [MA])
6. Use evidence to outline the broad history of the planet and explain how the past can be used to anticipate future changes. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, CRE101, [FYC], [L])
7. Determine causes and impacts of natural hazards. (GLG101, GLG101IN, [HU], [SB])
8. Interpret the origin, distribution, and uses of geological resources. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152LL, CHM152AA, [HU], [SB])
9. Synthesize field information and spatial relationships to create geologic maps and cross-sections. (GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, [FYC], [L], [MA])
Required Courses
+ CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND
+ CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR
+ CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR
+ CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND
+ CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR
+ CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5

+ CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND
+ CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR
+ CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4

GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND
GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR
GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4

GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND
GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR
GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 4

+ MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR
+ MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5

+ MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR
+ MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5

+ PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR
+ PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5

+ PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR
+ PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5
Credits: 32-37

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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