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8/18/2022 6:17:18 PM

Geology, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Geology

Curriculum Code:

SCI.GOL.AS (U230A33)

Total Program Credits: 60

The geological sciences are fundamentally the study of Earth, its crust and global internal structure, ocean basins, continents, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers and other surface features. Geology also is concerned with the history of the planet, the origin and evolution of the continents, seas and life. Employment opportunities for the geologist are found with state and federal agencies and private engineering firms concerned with land use, geologic hazards, hazardous waste disposal and the management of important resources such as oil, gas, coal, water and various minerals.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Geology) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:

  • hypothesize the origins of geographic landforms;
  • identify geologic specimens;
  • discriminate the origin of different geologic specimens;
  • construct predictions of the future based on past geologic events;
  • demonstrate the importance of natural resources for society; and
  • recommend mitigation strategies for natural hazards.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

OR
ANT 103 Cultural Anthropology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

Life Science Gen-ed

4

GOL 101 Physical Geology

Physical Science Gen-ed

4

RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

ANT 101◊ and ANT 103 meet the Human Diversity requirement.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 131 # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

RHT 102 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Behavioral science: Choose course not from ANT. Because most careers in Geology are reliant on the economics of natural resources, a choice from ECO 102◊ or ECO 103 is recommended, but not required, to fill one of the Social and Behavioral Science requirements.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 133 # Calculus & Analytic Geometry II

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

 
OR
 
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Notes: CHM 141◊ or PHY 101 may be taken as Program Electives.

Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

 

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
OR
GOL 102 Evolution of the Earth

Physical Science Gen-ed

4

 
GOL 103 Environmental Geology: Aspects of Global Hazards and Change

Physical Science Gen-ed

3

 
OR
 
Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Notes: CHM 141◊, GOL 102◊, GOL 103◊, PHY 101 or PHY 102 may be taken as Program Electives.

Behavioral science: Because most careers in Geology are reliant on the economics of natural resources, a choice from ECO 102◊ or ECO 103 is recommended, but not required, to fill one of the Social and Behavioral Science requirements.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/sitecore/content/2022-2023/Triton-College-Catalog/Arts-and-Sciences-Programs/Associate-in-Science/Associate-in-Science-Degree-Requirements

See GOL course descriptions.

Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu