Geology AS-T
A.S. Degree for Transfer Geology · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 90 units
The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree in Geology is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AS-T degree in Geology are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the AS-T in Geology degree, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) - Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. A minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends.
Apply the scientific method to analyze geologic structures, processes and issues on a local, regional, national and/or global level.
Communicate the complexity of the natural environment into its component interconnected systems.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Geology AS-T (Total 42.25) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 5.75 |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 5.75 |
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry III | 5.75 |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology | 5 |
| GEL 103 | History of the Earth and its Life | 5 |
| MAT 105 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part I) | 5 |
| MAT 106 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part II) | 5 |
| MAT 107 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part III) | 5 |