Geology
A.S.-T Degree Geosciences · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T in Geology) degree provides a path to students who wish to transfer to a CSU campus in Geology and serves the diverse needs of students who wish to obtain a broad and an in-depth understanding of the field. The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T in Geology) degree allows students to learn the fundamental principles and practices of Geology in order to create a solid foundation for their future personal, academic, or vocational endeavors. The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T in Geology) degree also provides a solid preparation appropriate for a variety of scientific disciplines. The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree (AS-T in Geology) provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer, and students with the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree (AS-T in Geology) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T in Geology) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 for Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees are intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California State University campuses, but do not exclude admittance to other colleges or universities. To earn an Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T in Geology) degree a student must complete the following: - Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses - A minimum of 18-semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district - Completion of the Cal-GETC pattern - Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major - Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Geology AS-T | 27 | |
| Physical Geology | 3 | |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101H | Physical Geology Honors | 3 |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 24 | |
| GEOL 101L | Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 102 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 102L | Historical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 120 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MATH 160 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 4 |
Recommended Pathway
Geology AS-T
Term 1 (14 units)
- CHEM110 - General Chemistry (5)
- MATH150 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (5)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
Term 2 (15 units)
- CHEM120 - General Chemistry (5)
- MATH160 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (4)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 1B (3)
- GEOG106 - California Geography (3)
Term 3 (16 units)
- GEOL101 - Physical Geology (3)
- GEOL101L - Physical Geology Lab (1)
- BIOL104 - Environmental Biology (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 1C (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 4 (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 4 (15 units)
- GEOL102 - Historical Geology (3)
- GEOL102L - Historical Geology Laboratory (1)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 3A (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 3B (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 6 (3)
- General Elective (2)