# Geology (A.S.-T Degree for Transfer)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Geology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36128/35475/35577

Program Code: SAC.GEOL.AST

Program Control Number: 32144

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (A.S.-T in Geology) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Geology. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (A.S.-T in Geology) degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major.  Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (A.S.-T in Geology), students will have a foundation necessary for continued training at the upper division level for geology majors. It is a starting point for students who are preparing for careers in education, geoscience research, and government, where scientific and technical skills are in great demand.

**Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:**

1.  Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
2.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
3.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
4.  Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the "P" must be equal to a "C" or better.
5.  Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will demonstrate proficiency and knowledge with regards to the physical structure of the Earth and the materials that make up the Earth through the paradigm of plate tectonics.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Courses** | | 26 |
| GEOL 101 | Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101L | Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 201 | Introduction to Historical Geology | 4 |
| CHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 219H | Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 229 | General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| or MATH 180H | Honors Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| **Total** | | **26** |