Geology emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Geology will:
- 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 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.
- Participate as an effective member of a team.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Program Requirements: 49
The CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 sequence will meet the CH 231 (261), 232 (262), and 233 (263) requirement at OSU.
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
CH 221, MTH 112 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
PE 231 and WR 121 satisfy general education requirements.
Winter Term
CH 222 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
COMM 111 and WR 227 satisfy general education requirements.
Spring Term
| CH 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| MTH 252 | Integral Calculus | 5 |
| | Biological Sciences | 4 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| G 201 | Physical Geology I | 4 |
| PH 201 | General Physics | 5 |
| | or | |
| PH 211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
Winter Term
| G 202 | Physical Geology II | 4 |
| PH 202 | General Physics | 5 |
| | or | |
| PH 212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
Spring Term
| G 203 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| MTH 243 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PH 203 | General Physics | 5 |
| | or | |
| PH 213 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 92
Students need to take two terms of CH courses, two terms of PH courses, and only one additional CH or PH course to complete a sequence. Students planning on graduate school should plan on completing both CH and PH sequences. Students not taking the full CH and PH sequences need additional elective credits. See advisor for approved electives.