Geosciences-AS
Program Overview
Associate of Science - Geosciences (Pattern of Study)
Student Learning Outcomes
The geosciences pattern of study is for students planning on transferring to a college
or university that offers a bachelor’s degree in geology or a related field of science.
With careful selection of electives for the AS degree, students may also find opportunities
for employment as technicians within the mining industry, environmental consulting
firms, or some state and federal agencies. To best prepare for transfer of this degree
to a bachelor’s program, students should first visit with the geosciences faculty
advisor at GBC, then work to create a schedule in coordination with the catalog requirements
of the college into which the student wishes to transfer. The proper selection of
classes will affect the efficiency of how well the degree will transfer, or how well
it will assist in obtaining employment.
Upon completion of the program, students will earn an AS degree and the ability to:
- Describe the fundamental principles of the Geosciences.
- Transfer to a four-year program in the physical or earth sciences or work as a technician in jobs requiring geosciences technicians.
General Education Requirements
Communications and Expressions
Written Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Oral Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 113 | Fund Speech Communication | 3 Credits |
| THTR 221 | Oral Interpretation | 3 Credits |
Evidence-Based Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Logical and Scientific Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning: Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course (MATH 389 excluded)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 181 | Calculus I | 4 Credits |
| MATH 182 | Calculus II | 4 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Scientific Reasoning
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
Scientific Data Interpretation
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
Human Societies and Experience
Structure of Societies (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Intro Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| CRJ 104 | Intro to Admin of Justice | 3 Credits |
| CRJ 270 | Intro to Criminology | 3 Credits |
| ECON 102 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
| GEOG 106 | Intro to Cultural Geography | 3 Credits |
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
| PSY 101 | Gen Psychology | 3 Credits |
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
| SOC 101 | Prin of Sociology | 3 Credits |
American Constitutions and Institutions HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Humanities (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
Technological Proficiency
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 109 | Intro Geogrphc Info Syst | 3 Credits |
Foundations
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course (MATH 389 excluded).
Minimum 5 total credits required.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 127 | Precalculus II | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Science
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 102 | Earth/Life Through Time | 4 Credits |
Program Requirements
Chemistry Requirement
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
Physics Requirement (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 151 | Gen Physics I | 4 Credits |
| PHYS 180 | Physics Scientist/Engr I | 4 Credits |
Additional Physics Requirement (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 152 | Gen Physics II | 4 Credits |
| PHYS 181 | Physics Scientist/Engr II | 4 Credits |
Electives (A minimum of nine credits is required.)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
| ENGR 100 | Intro to Engineering Design | 3 Credits |
| ENV 100 | Humans and the Environment | 3 Credits |
| GEOG 103 | Physical Geog Earth Environmnt | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 121 | 4 |
| Written Communications* | 3-5 |
| GEOL 101 | 4 |
| Mathematics* | 3-4 |
| TOTAL | 14-17 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 122 | 4 |
| ENG 102 | 3 |
| GEOL 102 | 4 |
| Foundations: Mathematics* | 2-4 |
| Oral Communications* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16-18 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 151 or 180 | 4 |
| Program Elective* | 3-4 |
| Humanities* | 3 |
| Structure of Societies* | 3 |
| GIS 109 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16-17 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts* | 3 |
| PHYS 152 or 181 | 4 |
| American Constitutions* | 3-6 |
| Program Electives* | 3-4 |
| Program Electives* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16-20 |
*Choose with advisor