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The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Geology provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in geological sciences and/or are preparing for application to graduate programs in related fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as a research lab or field technician in environmental geology, mining, petroleum exploration, geological engineering, forestry, conservation, and hydrology. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to secondary school (grades 7-12) teachers and university professors, geologic consultants, seismologists, volcanologists, paleontologists, and geologists in a variety of areas.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Type
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geology (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8608
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2022
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Identify and interpret different rock and mineral groups, and associate the rocks with specific rock-forming processes.
- Explain the role of plate tectonics in geology.
- Relate geologic time to Earth processes.
- Critically evaluate fundamental earth science literature and spatial data.
- Observe, interpret, and communicate data as it relates to Earth processes.
- Use evidence to outline the broad history of the planet and explain how the past can be used to anticipate future changes.
- Determine causes and impacts of natural hazards.
- Interpret the origin, distribution, and uses of geological resources.
- 合成字段信息和空间关系hips to create geologic maps and cross-sections.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Conservation Scientists
$72,391Show expanded career information for Conservation Scientists
Environmental Engineers
$85,280显示扩展职业生涯信息环境Engineers
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
$64,386显示扩展职业生涯信息环境Scientists and Specialists
Foresters
$49,704Show expanded career information for Foresters
Geological Technicians
$41,685Show expanded career information for Geological Technicians
Geoscientists
$76,831Show expanded career information for Geoscientists
Hydrologists
$72,395Show expanded career information for Hydrologists
Mining and Geological Engineers
$84,067Show expanded career information for Mining and Geological Engineers
Park Naturalists
$72,391Show expanded career information for Park Naturalists
Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Science Teachers
$64,985Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Science Teachers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- 程度和转移寻求学生可能要求ed to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(GLG101 and GLG103)or GLG101IN |
(Introduction to Geology I - Physical LectureandIntroduction to Geology I - Physical Lab)orIntroduction to Geology I - Physical | Critical courseGateway course | SQ in combo w/ GLG103orSQ | 4 | |
ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
MAT220or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I | Critical course | MA | 4–5 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(GLG102 and GLG104)or GLG102IN |
(Introduction to Geology II - Historical LectureandIntroduction to Geology II - Historical Lab)orIntroduction to Geology II - Historical | Critical courseGateway course | H; SG in combo w/ GLG104andSG in combo w/ GLG102orH, SG | 4 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
MAT230 or MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry II | MA | 4–5 | ||
COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously | SBorL | 3 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PHY115 or PHY121 |
University Physics IorUniversity Physics I: Mechanics | SQ | 4–5 | ||
MAT240 or MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA | 4–5 | ||
(CHM150 and CHM151LL)or CHM150AA or (CHM151and CHM151LL)or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry Ior(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry I | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LLandSQorSQ | 4–5 | ||
HU | 呼玛nities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PHY116 or PHY131 |
University Physics IIorUniversity Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | SQ | 4–5 | ||
(CHM152and CHM152LL)or CHM152AA |
(普通化学二世and普通化学二世Laboratory)or普通化学二世 | SQ | 4 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
HU | 呼玛nities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(GLG101 and GLG103)or GLG101IN |
(Introduction to Geology I - Physical LectureandIntroduction to Geology I - Physical Lab)orIntroduction to Geology I - Physical | Critical courseGateway course | SQ in combo w/ GLG103orSQ | 4 | |
MAT220or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I | Critical course | MA | 4–5 | |
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(GLG102 and GLG104)or GLG102IN |
(Introduction to Geology II - Historical LectureandIntroduction to Geology II - Historical Lab)orIntroduction to Geology II - Historical | Critical courseGateway course | H; SG in combo w/ GLG104andSG in combo w/ GLG102orH, SG | 4 | |
MAT230 or MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry II | MA | 4–5 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
MAT240 or MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA | 4–5 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
PHY115 or PHY121 |
University Physics IorUniversity Physics I: Mechanics | SQ | 4–5 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously | SBorL | 3 | |
PHY116 or PHY131 |
University Physics IIorUniversity Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | SQ | 4–5 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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(CHM150 and CHM151LL)or CHM150AA or (CHM151and CHM151LL)or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry Ior(General Chemistry IandGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory)orGeneral Chemistry I | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LLandSQorSQ | 4–5 | ||
HU | 呼玛nities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
(CHM152and CHM152LL)or CHM152AA |
(普通化学二世and普通化学二世Laboratory)or普通化学二世 | SQ | 4 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
HU | 呼玛nities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176449).