Major: 8608
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: 2020 Fall
Last Admit Term: 2021 Summer
Award Type: ASCIP Code: 40.0601 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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 |
Program Learning Outcomes | |||
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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]) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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Required Courses | |||
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+ CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND | Credits: 32-37 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Complete all courses in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | Credits: 0-10 |
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) | |||
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AGEC-S | Credits: 22-32 | ||
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).
A single course with both the [HU] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. A single course with both the [SB] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. See the AGEC Matrix for course designations. |
First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | ||
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 | |||
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 0-3
Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | |||
Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 4-5 | ||
+ MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR
+ MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5 | |||
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: | ||
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6
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Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 6 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6
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Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by (PHY115 OR PHY121) AND (PHY116 OR PHY131) in Required Courses.
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Subject Options | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by [(GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN)] AND [(GLG102 and GLG104 or GLG102IN)] in Required Courses.
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Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | ||
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.
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Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. 0-3
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Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. 0-3
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MCCCD Additional Requirements |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.
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Oral Communication (COM) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 | |||
Critical Reading (CRE) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3 | |||
General Electives | |||
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Credits: 0-10 | |||
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.
The following courses are recommended: GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) OR GLG110IN Geological Disasters and the Environment (4) 4 |
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019 |