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Earth Science emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete all Earth Science 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 Earth Science emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.

Note: OSU prefers students to take the PH 211 series, but accepts the PH 201 series.

Students planning on graduate school should plan on completing all three terms of both the CH 221Z and PH 211 series.

General Education Courses

CH 121College Chemistry I

5
or
CH 221ZGeneral Chemistry I

4
and
CH 227ZGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4
PH 201General Physics

5
or
PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5
WR 121ZComposition I

4
WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4
Arts and Humanities - General

3
Arts and Humanities - Global

3
Communication, Media, and Society

3
Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations

3
Social Science

3
Total Credit Hours:37

Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations: GEOG 100 or G 209 are recommended.

CH 121, CH 221Z and CH 227Z: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Program Courses

Choose and complete a listed Track's requirements in addition to the Program Courses.

CH 122College Chemistry II

5
or
CH 222ZGeneral Chemistry II

4
and
CH 228ZGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
MTH 112ZPrecalculus II: Trigonometry

4
MTH 251ZDifferential Calculus

4
MTH 252ZIntegral Calculus

4
PH 202General Physics

5
or
PH 212General Physics With Calculus

5
Track Courses

31
Total Credit Hours:53

Students should complete the requirements for one Earth Science track option listed below.

Earth Science Track Options

Climate Science Track

G 202Physical Geology II

4
GS 108Oceanography

4
MTH 254Multivariable Calculus

4
Electives

19
Recommended Electives
MTH 256Applied Differential Equations

4
PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5
Speak to an Earth Science advisor for additional recommendations or guidance.

Geology Track

Students must take one additional CH or PH course to complete a series.

CH 123College Chemistry III

5
or
CH 223ZGeneral Chemistry III

4
and
CH 229ZGeneral Chemistry III Laboratory

1
or
PH 203General Physics

5
or
PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5
ENGR 242Introduction To GIS

3
G 201Physical Geology I

4
G 202Physical Geology II

4
G 203Historical Geology

4
Electives

11

Oceanography Track

Students must take one additional BI, CH, or PH course in a series.

BI 221ZPrinciples of Biology: Cells

5
BI 222ZPrinciples of Biology: Organisms

5
or
BI 223ZPrinciples of Biology: Ecology and Evolution

5
or
CH 123College Chemistry III

5
or
CH 223ZGeneral Chemistry III

4
and
CH 229ZGeneral Chemistry III Laboratory

1
or
PH 203General Physics

5
or
PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5
G 201Physical Geology I

4
GS 108Oceanography

4
Electives

13
Recommended Electives
MTH 254Multivariable Calculus

4
MTH 256Applied Differential Equations

4
Speak to an Earth Science advisor for additional recommendations or guidance.

Total Credit Hours: 90