Student Pathway 2021−2022 Geology AS-T
Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer
Students will apply basic geological principles and skills to complex earth science problems in order to investigate, understand, and communicate effectively about current real-world problems. They will synthesize information from a variety of physical science disciplines to solve geologic problems, including identifying, describing, and classifying earth materials, formations, and structures and interpreting them in terms of geologic processes. Students will develop and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills required for transfer to a four-year geology, earth science, planetary science, or similar program.
Program Contact: Michelle Selvans | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings
This map is meant to be used as a tool in discussions with your counselor towards creation of your personalized Student Education Plan (SEP)
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A or 1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2/IGETC 1A |
| Geology 1 | Physical Geology | 4 | Major Core CSU GE B1/B3 IGETC 5A/5C |
| Math 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | Major Core CSU GE B4 IGETC 2 |
| History 11 or History 12 or 12H | History 11 - History of the United States to 1877 History 12/12H – History of the United States since 1865 | 3 | CSU GE C2/D or IGETC 3B/4 – CSU Graduation requirement |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Recommended to meet with Geology Faculty to discuss pathway
- Join a Regional or National Geoscience Society (Association of Women Geoscientists, National Association of Black Geoscientists, Geological Society of America, American Geophysical Union, etc.)
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSUGE A3 – IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | Any course in CSU A3 or IGETC 1B; recommend CSCI 1 for CSU A3 – This course won’t meet IGETC 1B |
| Geology 2WL | Historical Geology with Lab | 4 | Major Core |
| Math 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | Major Core |
| CSU GE A1/IGETC 1C | Communications | 3 | Recommended Comm 4 or 25 CSU GE A1 IGETC 1C |
| CSU GE B2 IGETC 5B | Biological Anthropology Environmental Science | 3-4 | Recommended – Anthropology 1 or Biology 2(L) |
| Semester Units: 17 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Attend a local Geoscience Society Meeting or Local/Regional Geology conferences – Check with Faculty for more information
- Present a class project/research at CCC Spring Research Symposium
- Consider applying for on campus positions: Tutorial Center, Geology Student Aide, etc.
Summer
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE C1/C2 IGETC 3A/3B | Arts and Humanities | 3 | Student Choice |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D IGETC 4 |
| Semester Units: 6 | |||
Semester 3
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 1A | General Chemistry | 5 | Major Core |
| Physics 2A | General Physics I | 4 | Recommended Course for Students who are planning to transfer to CSU/UC ***Physics 4A might be required – Check with Counselor |
| Anthropology 3 or 4 | Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory Introduction to Archaeology | 3 | CSU GE D IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE Area C1 IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | Recommended Art 26 or Music 16 or 16A |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply to Transfer Schools CSU 10/1-11/30 UC – 11/1-11/30 Privates – Dates Vary
- Research Summer Internship opportunities or research experiences – Note application dates and deadlines
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 1B | General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 5 | Major Core |
| Physics 2B | General Physics II | 4 | Recommended Course for Students who are planning to transfer to CSU/UC ***Physics 4B might be required – Check with Counselor |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | Check with Counselor for recommendations |
| Geology 4 or Geology 6 | California Geology Environmental Geology | 3 | Course(s) available beginning Fall 2022 |
| CSU GE Area E | Lifelong Learning and Self Development | 3 | Check with Counselor for recommendations |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for Degree and Certificate
- Apply for Summer Internship opportunity or research experience, or local internship/volunteer opportunity
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you’ve applied to regularly – DON’T MISS ANY IMPORTANT DEADLINES!
****Special Note If following the IGETC General Education Pattern – Foreign Language is required – Check with Counselor to see if you’ve completed that requirement in High School of if you will need to add a course to your plan.
