# Geology (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics

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### Summary

Geology is the study of the history and structure of the Earth (and other worlds), as well as the physical processes that act upon the world. It is a field that uncovers fundamental relationships and laws in the universe.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Geology Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method.
2.  Communicate an understanding of the connections between science and other human activities.
3.  Examine the universe in a variety of courses.
4.  Utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of scientific applications.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 33-38 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 107 | General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 200 | General Chemistry I - Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 200L | General Chemistry I - Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 201 | General Chemistry II - Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 201L | General Chemistry II - Laboratory | 2 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| PHYS 181A | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYS 181B | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| PHYS 180A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 180B | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 195 | Mechanics | 5 |
| PHYS 196 | Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| PHYS 197 | Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | 5 |