Geology (AS)
Associate of Science
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
This program is for students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Geology. Geology is the science that deals with the history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in rocks. Small classes, excellent laboratories, and close proximity to classical geological field environs are especially well suited to providing the lower-division requirements for geology majors. A strong background in science and mathematics is important preparation for a college geology program.
Completion of the following courses results in an associate's degree with an area of emphasis in Geology. The required coursework normally fulfills the first half of baccalaureate degree requirements in Geology. Course selection should be tailored to match requirements defined by intended transfer institutions.
Contact Information:
Natural Sciences Division
Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 250
Phone: (208) 769-3495
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I   | 5 |
| GEOL-101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL-255 | Systematic Mineralogy | 4 |
| MATH-170 | Calculus I  | 4 |
| PHYS-111 | General Physics I | 4-5 |
| or PHYS-211 | Engineering Physics I | |
| Program Electives 2 | 14 | |
| Organisms and Environments | ||
| Introduction to Life Sciences | ||
| General Botany | ||
| Principles of General College Chemistry II | ||
| Carbon Compounds | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Regional Geology of the Pacific Northwest | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology Using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Statistical Methods | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
- 2
Consult with your geology faculty advisor and/or consult the college catalog of your intended transfer institution to determine transferability and required courses.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply foundational knowledge of geologic/geographic science including plate tectonics, geologic time, and the rock cycle to analyze or predict phenomena.
- Employ scientific methods and reasoning to critically evaluate assertions and identify Earth materials.
- Interpret and communicate geological or geographical information via written, spoken and/or visual representations such as geologic, meteorological, and topographic maps.
- Illustrate the interdependence between the human experience and deep time, geologic hazards, and lithospheric processes.
- Collect, analyze and interpret geologic/geographic data to form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory, classroom, or field using discipline-specific tools and techniques.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEOL-101 | Physical Geology Gateway course | 4 |
| MATH-170 | Calculus I Gateway course | 4 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PHYS-111 or PHYS-211 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4-5 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 14-19 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEOL-255 | Systematic Mineralogy Milestone course | 4 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Total Credits | 61-74 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEOL-101 | Physical Geology Gateway course | 4 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MATH-170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 8-10 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I Gateway course | 5 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 8-10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEOL-255 | Systematic Mineralogy Milestone course | 4 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 7-9 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| PHYS-111 or PHYS-211 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4-5 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 7-10 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-11 | |
| Total Credits | 61-74 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone