Major: 8608
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Last Admit Term: 9999
Award Type: ASCIP Code: 40.0601 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Instructional Council: GeologyTotal Credits: 60-64 GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-2042.00 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 19-2041.00 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 17-2151.00 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 19-4043.00 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 19-1031.00 Conservation Scientists 19-1032.00 Foresters 19-2043.00 Hydrologists 19-1031.03 Park Naturalists Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 25-1051.00 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 17-2081.00 Environmental Engineers 19-2042.00 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
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, (CRE), [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]) 10. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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Credits: |
Required Courses | |||
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+ CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND | Credits: 33-40 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Complete requirements 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 on aztransfer.com 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. 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 Higher 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 | |||
Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 6 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 | |||
Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by (PHY115 OR PHY121) AND (PHY116 OR PHY131) in the Required Courses area. | |||
Subject Options | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by [(GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN] AND [(GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN] in the Required Courses area. | |||
Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | ||
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
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 | |||
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 | |||
MCCCD Additional Requirements |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
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) 0-3 | |||
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: | |||
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 a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022 |