Geology, A.S.-T
An Associate of Science in Geology for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Geology major. The courses in the A.S.-T in Geology for Transfer degree will allow students to complete the major preparation for transfer to four year institutions and major in geology or Earth sciences.
AS.GEOL.OPTBAST or AS.GEOL.OPTCAST
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- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
CSUSB: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| GEOL-105 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fall Semester 3 | ||
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 65 | |
Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| GEOL-105 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fall Semester 3 | ||
| STEM ONLY | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHY-203 | Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 74 | |
Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL-105 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Total Units | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 26 | |
| MSJC General Education Option B or C | ||
Possible double counting: 9 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.S-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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