Geology Associate Degree Program

The curriculum in the Geology Associate Degree program is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers related to this field, earning the Associate degree would demonstrate commitment to the major. Attainment of an Associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment.

 

Suggested courses for the Associate in Science degree:

 

Course ID	Title	Units
First Year—Fall Semester
CHEM 1A* GEOL 1      or GEOL 20 MATH 2*	General Chemistry Introduction to Physical Geology   Introduction to Earth Science Pre-Calculus (required of students unprepared for MATH 3A*)	5 4   4 (5)
Spring Semester
CHEM 1B* GEOL 2* MATH 3A*	General Chemistry Historical Geology Analytic Geometry and Calculus	5 4 5
Second Year—Fall Semester
BIO 3A* MATH 3B* PHYS 2A*      or PHYS 4A*	General Biology I Analytic Geometry and Calculus Introduction to Physics   General Physics	5 5   5
Spring Semester
GEOL 6* PHYS 2B*      or PHYS 4B*	Principles of Mineralogy Introduction to Physics   General Physics	4   5
	Total	47 (52)

 

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

 

Associate Degree

 

Associate in Science Degree

Completion of all the courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

 

Associate in Arts Degree

Complete at least 18 units (or as described in the major area of study) in a single subject or related disciplines and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

 

Refer to the Graduation Requirements for the specific course list meeting general education requirements.

 

Refer to the Transfer Major Patterns section of this catalog or to the catalog of the intended college of transfer. Courses selected to fulfill requirements for the Associate degree should reflect requirements of the college to which the student plans to transfer. Consult with a counselor for assistance in planning a program.

 

Recommended Electives:

 

Course ID		Title	Units
GEOL   3: GEOL   4: GEOL   5: GEOL   7: GEOL 10: GEOL 21:   also listed as ASTR 21 GEOL 23:   also listed as ENV 23 DR    100:	California Geology Natural Disasters Marine Geology Weather and Climate Geology of National Parks The Solar System   Environmental Geology   Fundamentals of Mechanical Drafting		3 3 4 3 3 3   4   3