Geology

Associate of Science Degree Physics · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:33-38
GEOL 100Physical Geology3
GEOL 101Physical Geology Laboratory1
BIOL 107General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory4
CHEM 200General Chemistry I - Lecture3
CHEM 200LGeneral Chemistry I - Laboratory2
CHEM 201General Chemistry II - Lecture3
CHEM 201LGeneral Chemistry II - Laboratory2
MATH 150Calculus with Analytic Geometry I5
PHYS 181AGeneral Physics Laboratory I1
PHYS 181BGeneral Physics Laboratory II1
PHYS 180AGeneral Physics I4
PHYS 180BGeneral Physics II4
orPHYS 195Mechanics5
PHYS 196Electricity and Magnetism5
PHYS 197Waves, Optics and Modern Physics5

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