Last Updated

4/8/2024 4:13:26 PM

Geology, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Geology

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

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:

1. Hypothesize the origins of geographic landforms.
2. Identify geologic specimens.
3. Discriminate the origin of different geologic specimens.
4. Construct predictions of the future based on past geologic events.
5. Demonstrate the importance of natural resources for society.
6. Recommend mitigation strategies for natural hazards. 

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
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 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I	Communications Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	14
Next Steps	Meet 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
Course	Category	Credits
CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I	Physical Science Gen-ed	5
MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	Mathematics Gen-ed	5
RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II	Communications Gen-ed	3
Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	16
Next Steps	Meet 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
Course	Category	Credits
MAT 133 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry II	Mathematics Gen-ed	5
CHM 141 General Chemistry II	Core Course	5
OR
PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)	Physical Science Gen-ed	5
SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking	Communications Gen-ed	3
Take Credits Fine Arts	Fine Arts Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	16
Next Steps	Meet 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
Course	Category	Credits
CHM 141 General Chemistry II	Core Course	5
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
PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)	Physical Science Gen-ed	5
OR
PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics)	Physical Science Gen-ed	5
Take Credits Humanities	Humanities Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	15-16
Next Steps	Meet 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: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/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: [e-mail]

KEY (AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general)	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)