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Geology
Learn the about the physical processes that have shaped the earth over billions of
years with coursework in geology. This coursework will provide you with a background
for careers in natural resources, meteorology, energy, engineering, geophysics, environmental
studies and education.
More than that, an Associate of Science degree with coursework in geology can prepare
you for a Bachelor of Science degree at a university.
To earn an associate degree, complete the 42 credit hour General Education Core, and 18 credit hours of general studies electives and the Associate of Arts (AA)
or Associate of Science (AS) degree requirements. Check with your transfer institution
before registering for general studies electives to make sure your courses will be
degree applicable to your bachelor degree at the transfer institution.
Related Electives - Check with your transfer institution for degree applicability of individual electives.
| GEOL | 1305 | Environmental Science – Natural Disasters |
| GEOL | 1403 | Physical Geology |
| GEOL | 1404 | Historical Geology |
| GEOL | 1445 | Oceanography |
| GEOL | 1447 | Introduction to Meteorology |
| GEOL | 2389 | Academic Co-op Geology |
| BIOL | 2406 | Environmental Biology |
| CHEM | 1411 | General Chemistry I |
| CHEM | 1412 | General Chemistry II |
| ENGL | 2311 | Technical and Business Writing |
| ENVR | 1401 | Environmental Science I |
| MATH | 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods |
| MATH | 2413 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 2414 | Calculus II |
| PHYS | 2425 | University Physics I |
| PHYS | 2426 | University Physics II |