Geology (AS-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/earth-science/default.htm
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)
The Associate in Science Degree in Geology for Transfer prepares students for a successful transition to universities by developing critical thinking and communication skills through lecture, laboratory, and field based exercises. This student-centered program explores the history, structure, materials, and processes of the physical Earth, while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among its participants. This program will also provide students with a greater appreciation of the world around them and a clear understanding of the research, internship and career opportunities in geology-related fields.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students apply the scientific method
- Students describe the role agents of erosion plays in shaping the earth's surface
- Students explain the relative motion between tectonic plates at each of the three types of plate boundaries
- Students identify rocks and minerals based on their physical properties
- Students recognize the role of the constructive and destructive forces in the shaping of the earth's surface
- Students use topographic maps to interpret the earth's surface
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology | 4.0 |
| or GEOL 102 & 102L | Physical Geology Lecture and Physical Geology Laboratory | |
| GEOL 201 | Earth History | 4.0 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry | 5.0 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry | 5.0 |
| MATH 170 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4.0 |
| MATH 190 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.0 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.