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Geology

Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree (AS-T in Geology) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Geology. Students must complete the following requirements: 1. 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units; 2. the California General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern (Cal-GETC); 3. a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district; 4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; 5. earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Major Core Requirements (28 units)

Course NumberCourse TitleUnits
GEOL001APhysical Geology4 units
GEOL001BHistorical Geology4 units
Select one:
CHEM001A
CHEM001AH

General Chemistry
Honors General Chemistry

5 units
5 units
Select one:
CHEM001B
CHEM001BH

General Chemistry
Honors General Chemistry

5 units
5 units
Select one:
MATH003A
MATH003AH

Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry

5 units
5 units
Select one:
MATH003B
MATH003BH

Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry

5 units
5 units

Total Major Units: 28 units

CSU transferable elective courses are required when the major units plus transfer GE units total is less than 60.

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
  • Use geological concepts to explain the physical planet, its change through time, and its influence on life through time.
  • Apply observational skills and the scientific method to address problems in geology.