Geology AS

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Apply foundational knowledge of geologic/geographic science including plate tectonics, geologic time, and the rock cycle to analyze or predict phenomena.

2. Employ scientific methods and reasoning to critically evaluate assertions and identify Earth materials.

3. Interpret and communicate geological or geographical information via written, spoken and/or visual representations such as geologic, meteorological, and topographic maps.

4. Illustrate the interdependence between the human experience and deep time, geologic hazards, and lithospheric processes.

5. 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.