Overview

 

Study of the earth science prepares students for careers in real estate appraisal, location expertise, forestry technician, park ranger, hazardous waste planner, teacher, cartographer, GIS specialist, map librarian, community developer, weather forecaster, outdoor guide, soil conservationist, hydrologist, among others.

Program Overview

A major in earth science prepares students for further study in the areas of geology, oceanography, meteorology and earth science. Each of these fields study features of the earth.

This Earth Science Associate in Science Degree is designed to introduce the student to the multidisciplinary field of Earth Science. Students who complete this degree will be prepared for further study in Earth Science or related disciplines, for transfer to B.A./B.S. programs in Earth Science, or as preparation to teach Earth Science at a primary or secondary grade level. This degree requires a total of 21 units of which 13 units are in required courses. An additional 8 units must be chosen from the list of restricted electives.

Career Opportunities

Study of earth science prepares students for careers in real estate appraisal, location expertise, forestry technician, park ranger, hazardous waste planner, teacher, cartographer, GIS specialist, map librarian, community developer, weather forecaster, outdoor guide, soil conservationist, hydrologist, among others.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

  • Use the scientific method and appreciate its importance to the development of scientific thought.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analyze physical systems in terms of scientific concepts.
  • Document and communicate their work effectively.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in earth science and geology.
  • Apply earth science/geology concepts to better understand current issues of environmental and/or geologic concern.
  • Demonstrate concept mastery.


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Course Outlines

AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 30 units from the following:

List A, choose a minimum of 7 units from the following: Units
GEOL 100 Introduction to Geology 3
  AND
GEOL 101 Geology Laboratory 1
METE 100 Meteorology – Weather and Climate 3
OCEN 100 Oceanography 3
  AND
OCEN 101 Oceanography Lab 1
List B, choose a minimum of 23 units from the following: Units
CHEM 210 General Chemistry I 5
  AND
CHEM 220 General Chemistry II 5
GEOG 100 Physical Geography 3
GEOG 101 Physical Geography Lab 1
GEOG 110 Cultural Geography 3
GEOL 100 Introduction to Geology 3
  AND
GEOL 101 Geology Laboratory 1
MATH 200 Elementary Probability and Statistics 4
MATH 251 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 5
  AND
MATH 252 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 5
METE 100 Meteorology – Weather and Climate 3
OCEN 100 Oceanography 3
  AND
OCEN 101 Oceanography Lab 1
PHYS 210 General Physics I 4
  AND
PHYS 220 General Physics II 4
  OR
PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I 4
  AND
PHYS 260 Physics with Calculus II 4
  AND
PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III 4

Total Required Major Units: 30

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.


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  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Credits: 60 Credit Hours
  • Lectures: : Online Classes, Pre-recorded video lessons & Study Texts
  • Course Materials: Downloadable Lecture Notes, Video Lessons, Assignments, Self-Assessments
  • Assessment: Weekly Reviews + Semester Exams
  • Final Exams: Proctored/Physical
  • Award: Associate Degree


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