Geology emphasis, Associate of Science
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Students who successfully complete all Geology emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Describe and explain chemical, physical, and/or geological phenomena using scientific terminology, concepts, methods, and equipment.
- Communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, and pictorial form.
- Apply scientific principles using the appropriate problem solving techniques.
- Read, interpret, and safely perform laboratory procedures, both individually and as a team, using the appropriate techniques and instrumentation.
- Collect and analyze laboratory data, arrive at reasonable conclusions, and write comprehensive laboratory reports.
- Relate scientific knowledge to societal issues.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Geology emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
Students need to take two terms of CH courses, two terms of PH courses, and one additional CH or PH course to complete a sequence. One of these courses can be used to fulfill the Scientific Inquiry and Analysis requirement.
WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Program Courses
Students planning on graduate school should plan on completing both CH and PH sequences. It is recommended that students take the CH 221Z series and the PH 211 series.
Total Credit Hours: 90