Sustainable Mining Practices
Associate of Science Geography · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Science Degree in Sustainable Mining Practices is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a lucrative mining career. Emphasis is placed on building job skills to minimize the negative impact of mining activities on the environment and surrounding communities. Coursework focuses on promoting ethical and responsible decision-making in mining operations by considering the long-term sustainability of resources and ecosystems. The associate degree highlights sustainable mining practices and its impact on the environment, society, and the economy. The courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and technologies involved in sustainable mining.
Award Notes
Students are recommended to complete GEOL 100 and GEOL 101 at the start of the program.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Sustainable Mining Practices Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method.
- Communicate an understanding of the connections between science and other human activities.
- Examine the universe in a variety of courses.
- Utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of scientific applications.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 14 | |
| CHEM 111 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | Chemistry in Society Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GISG 104 | Geographic Information Science and Spatial Reasoning | 3 |
| SUST 101 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| Select 3-4 units from the following: | 3-4 | |
| BIOL 101 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| GEOG 135 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GEOL 102 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| OCEA 101 | The Oceans | 3 |
| GEOG 290 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| GEOG 175 | Sustainable Places and Practices | 3 |
| SELECT 12 UNITS FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZATION CATEGORIES: | 12 | |
| Sustainable Mining and Globalization | 0 | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 104 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| PHIL 131 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| POLI 140 | Contemporary International Politics | 3 |
| SOCO 223 | Globalization and Social Change | 3 |
| Sustainable Mining and Environmental Justice | 0 | |
| AAPI 124 | Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies | 3 |
| BLAS 116 | Contemporary Social Problems from a Black Perspective | 3 |
| CHIC 110A | Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CHIC 110B | Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| NAIS 220 | Native Americans and Environmental Issues | 3 |
| SOCO 150 | Sociology of Latinos/Latinas | 3 |
| SOCO 223 | Globalization and Social Change | 3 |
| Sustainable Mining and Cybersecurity | 0 | |
| GISG 110 | Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| INWT 101 | Introduction to Information Security | 3 |
| INWT 140 | Security Fundamentals (Security+) | 3 |
| INWT 146 | Linux Administration (Linux+) | 3 |
| Sustainable Mining Leadership and Communication | 0 | |
| COMS 180 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 201 | Communication and Community | 3 |
| POLI 101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POLI 140 | Contemporary International Politics | 3 |
| PADM 200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |