Geology for Transfer

Geology for Transfer - AS-T

Description

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree is unique among the sciences. Geology is the study of the earth, its environments, and its history. It is an interdisciplinary science that combines geological observations and concepts with those of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Its goals are to study rocks, minerals, fossils, and energy and water resources, and to understand geologic principles and processes that shape the earth and its environments.

Specialized geological studies apply information and techniques from other sciences and engineering to solve problems of the physical environment. Examples of geological specialties include the following: paleontology, the study of prehistoric biology; mineralogy, the application of chemistry and physics to understanding the origin and history of rocks; engineering geology, the application of geological and engineering information to construction of roads, dams, tunnels, landslide stabilization, etc.; and hydrology, the study of surface and underground water supplies.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in preparation to pursue a career in the field of civil engineering, drafting, engineering management, geography education, petrology, physical geology, environmental geology, invertebrate paleontology, oceanography, geophysics, hydrology, and seismology, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Geology majors continue to find employment searching for new oil and gas reserves and mineral deposits, but they also work with federal, state, and local agencies to develop ecologically sound environmental policies. Many geologists are involved in estimating the extent of land, water, and mineral resources as well as determining potential hazards from earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanoes. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:

• A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
• A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
• The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Distinguish between scientific arguments and those generated by other ways of knowing.
2. Effectively communicate unifying concepts.
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow current events in the discipline, as reported in the lay media.
4. Use laboratory equipment and procedures to experience previously unfamiliar aspects of the physical world.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of essential concepts in geology, including the Earth's origin, the dynamic nature of the Earth, and processes that shape the surface of the Earth, and will use methods for making scientific observations and measurements, describing patterns, interpretations, and conclusions using logical reasoning.

Other Information

STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Local Program (Major) Code: S221

Program Control Number: 30941

TOP Code: 1914.00

CIP Code: 40.0601