Geology emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Geology 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 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: 47-48

The CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 sequence will meet the CH 231 (261), 232 (262), and 233 (263) requirement at OSU.

GS 108 will meet the OC 201 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	General Chemistry	5
MTH 112	Trigonometry	5
PE 231	Lifetime Health & Fitness	3
WR 121	English Composition	3

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	General Chemistry	5
COMM 111	Public Speaking	3
MTH 251	Differential Calculus	5
WR 227	Technical Writing	3

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
	Western Culture	3

Students must complete CH 223 (first year-spring term), or PH 203 (second year-spring term), or PH 213 (second year-spring term).*

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
GS 108	Oceanography	4
PH 203	General Physics	5
	or
PH 213	General Physics With Calculus	5
ENGR 242	Introduction To GIS	3
	or
ENGR 112	Engineering Orientation II	4
	or
PH 265	Scientific Computing	3

Students must complete PH 203 (second year-spring term), or PH 213 (second year-spring term), or CH 223 (first year-spring term).*

Total Credit Hours: 90-91

*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.