Associate in Science Degree – Geology Option
This program is for students interested in careers such as a geology research associate, quality control inspector, GIS technician, cartography assistant, construction estimator, or construction office manager. It can also be used as a starting point to transfer to a B.S. in Geology program after completion of the A.S. degree.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Geology Option
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
- Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II,VI and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I,II, VI and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and VI.)
Requirements
Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
Geology Option Requirements
Choose three lab/lecture combinations or MATH courses from the following (12 Credits):
Total Credit Hours: 30