Program Overview
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree at Mt. San Antonio College provides a solid foundation in geology, covering topics like mineral identification, plate tectonics, and climate change. Designed for transfer to a CSU Geology major, the program requires 60 units, including 26 units in geology, chemistry, and mathematics. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and earn a C or better in all major courses.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree program at Mt. San Antonio College aims to equip students with fundamental knowledge in geology. The program covers topics such as mineral and rock identification, earthquakes, plate tectonics, geological and evolutionary history, volcanism, climate change, and geomorphology. This degree is designed to seamlessly transfer students to a CSU major in Geology.
Outline:
The program requires a minimum of 60 semester units, including:
- IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth
- A major of at least 18 units
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
- All courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses:
- CHEM 50 General Chemistry I (5 units) or CHEM 50H General Chemistry I - Honors (5 units)
- CHEM 51 General Chemistry II (5 units) or CHEM 51H General Chemistry II - Honors (5 units)
- GEOL 1 Physical Geology (4 units)
- GEOL 2 Historical Geology (4 units)
- MATH 180 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 units)
- MATH 181 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 units)
Total Units: 26
Suggested Course Sequence (GPS):
This is a suggested sequence of coursework for program completion and is not an official educational plan. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor to create a personalized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) tailored to their goals.
Plan of Study Grid:
- Fall Term 1: GEOL 1 (Physical Geology - 4 units), ENGL 1A (Freshman Composition - 4 units), CSU SELF (CSU GE E Lifelong and Self-Development - 3 units), MATH 150, 160, 180, or 181 (3 units)
- Winter Term 1: CSU ETHS (CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies - 3 units), SPCH 1A, SPCH 2, or SPCH 8 (4 units)
- Spring Term 1: GEOL 2 (Historical Geology - 4 units), CHEM 40 (5 units), or CHEM 50 (5 units), MATH 160, 180, or 181 (4 units)
- Summer Term 1: CSU ARTS (CSU GE C1 Arts Course - 3 units), CSU HUM (CSU GE C2 Humanities Course - 3 units)
- Fall Term 2: CHEM 50 (General Chemistry I - 5 units), CSU CRTTH (CSU Area A-3 Critical Thinking Course - 3 units), MATH 180 or 181 (4 units)
- Winter Term 2: CSU AMIST (CSU GE American Institutions - 3 units), CSU ART/H (CSU GE C-1 or C-2 Art/Humanities Course - 3 units)
Other:
- Program Learning Outcomes: The program's Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are available for review.
- CHEM 50 prerequisite: Students must complete CHEM 40 or meet the placement requirement before enrolling in CHEM 50.
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