Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Geology
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Total Units: 60 - 65
Term 1
14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MATH-30: Analytic Geom/Calc I | 5 | Recommended placement varies. Prerequisite: MATH-20 and MATH-26 or college-level pre-calculus. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 and MATH 26 or college-level pre-calculus A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 210). |
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| GEOL-34: Historical Geology with Lab | 4 | or GEOL-32. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Historical geology with lab introduces students to Earth's geologic history and the history of life on Earth. Drawing on concepts from plate tectonics theory, evolution, geologic dating methods and stratigraphy, students explore the planet's origin and the processes that have repeatedly re-shaped the global environment during the past 4.6 billion years. It also covers the history of life on this planet and investigates the complementary roles played by natural selection and environmental change in shaping both modern and ancient ecosystems. These concepts as well as fossil identification, study of sedimentary rocks, and interpretation of geologic maps will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID GEOL 111). |
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| CHEM-1: General Chemistry I | 5 | Prerequisite of CHEM-110 or HS Chemistry; Math level V. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 or CHEM 11 or one year of high school chemistry and MATH 124 or Equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. (C-ID CHEM 110/120S). |
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Notes:
The department does not recommend that a student follow this AS-T for Geology major transfer to CSU Chico. See www.assist.org
Term 2
15 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MATH-31: Analytic Geom/Calc II | 4 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 This course is the second of a series in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics will include the concept, techniques and applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, as well as polar and parametric equations. Intended for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 220). |
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| CHEM-2: General Chemistry II | 5 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 This course is a continuation of CHEM 1, General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. This is the second semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. (C-ID CHEM 120S) (C-ID CHEM 120S = CHEM 1 and CHEM 2). |
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| English Composition | 3 - 4 | ||
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| CSU Area E Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 3
16 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| GEOL-32: Physical Geology with Lab | 4 | or GEOL-34 (Fall Only) | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Physical Geology with Lab will introduce students to the internal and external processes that are at work changing the earth today. Within the context of modern plate tectonics theory, students will explore the origins of rocks and minerals and dynamic earth processes such as volcanism, seismicity and mountain building that are driven by the release of Earth's internal heat. It also examines how wind, running water, and glaciers move in response to gravity and energy from the sun and the sculpting of Earth's surface by erosion. These concepts as well as the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID GEOL 101). |
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| CSU Area A3 Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area C1 Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area D Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area C2 Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Taking HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-18, HIST-26, ECON-20, or ECON-20H within this area is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU | |
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Term 4
15 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area B2 - Life Science (Select One) | 3 - 5 | ||
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| CSU Area A1 Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area D Choice (Select One) | 3 | Taking POS-2 or POS-12 within this area is recommended. If you select POS-2 or POS-12 it will also meet the US-2 and US-3 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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| CSU Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| CSU Area D Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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