Geology
Associate in Science Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Provides the student with sufficient background to begin upper division coursework and will prepare the student for entry-level jobs that require basic geologic knowledge. The student is advised to check with the school to which he/she may wish to transfer for additional courses which may be required.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Analyze common rocks and their mineral constituents by using standard geologic references.
- Determine and explain the tectonic and geomorphic processes involved in the formation of a specific landscape.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Group One | 8 | |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 100L | Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 150 | Dinosaurs and Earth History | 3 |
| GEOL 150L | Dinosaurs and Earth History Laboratory | 1 |
| Group Two (A minimum of 2 units from the following) | 2 | |
| GEOL 195A | Field Studies in Geology: Regional | 1-3 |
| GEOL 195B | Field Studies in Geology: Southern California Coastal Region | 1-3 |
| GEOL 195C | Field Studies in Geology: Salton Trough Region | 1-3 |
| GEOL 195D | Field Studies in Geology: Colorado Plateau Region | 1-3 |
| GEOL 195E | Field Studies in Geology: Sierra Nevada Region | 1-3 |
| GEOL 195F | Field Studies in Geology: Death Valley Region | 1-3 |
| Group Three (Select at least two of the three options) | 17-20 | |
| Option 1 | 9 | |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| orMATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support | 5 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| orMATH 141E | Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course Enhanced | 4 |
| Option 2 (Students should choose courses in General Physics or Principles of Physics) | 8-10 | |
| General Physics | 8 | |
| PHYS 120 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | General Physics | 4 |
| Principles of Physics | 10 | |
| orPHYS 230 | Principles of Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 231 | Principles of Physics | 5 |
| Option 3 | 10 | |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 110L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Group Four (Select at least 8 units from below or any courses not previously taken from Groups 2 or 3) | 8 | |
| Select from any courses in Groups Two or Three not previously taken, or: | ||
| BIOL C1000 | Introduction to Biology with Lab | 4 |
| GEOG 120 | Digital Earth: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 110 | General Geology: National Parks and Monuments | 3 |
| GEOL 120 | Planets, Moons, and Comets | 3 |
| GEOL 197 | Geology Topics | 1-3 |
| GEOL 295 | Directed Study in Geology | 1-3 |
| MATH 205 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Third Course | 4 |
| MATH 206 | Calculus with Differential Equations | 4 |
| OCN 100 | Oceanography Lecture | 3 |
| OCN 100L | Oceanography Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 232 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| Total | 35-38 | |