Geology, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 3_AST_GEOL
Control Number: 38603
Financial Aid Eligible
The Geology Associate in Science for Transfer is designed to foster in students an understanding of the Earth: the processes that affect its surface and interior, its formation and evolution through time, and its functioning as the physical environment for the living world. Geology students build critical thinking, research, and knowledge application skills that are useful in a variety of fields.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate scientific concepts effectively in written and/or oral forms
- Find, select, and evaluate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online, or other sources.
- Design and apply the process of science to address a hypothesis in a laboratory setting.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence at Coastline College.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog.
- Certified Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth - Coastline’s Option 2 General Education pattern), OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC - Coastline Option 3 General Education pattern).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| GEOL C105 | General Geology | 3 |
| GEOL C105L | Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL C185 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL C185L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM C180 | General Chemistry A | 4 |
| CHEM C180L | General Chemistry A Lab | 1 |
| CHEM C185 | General Chemistry B | 4 |
| CHEM C185L | General Chemistry B Lab | 1 |
| MATH C180 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MATH C185 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| Units Required for Major | 28 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Geology ADT Program Map
This Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program map is a recommended example of all major (program) requirements as well as general education requirements for two-year completion or transfer. This path may be altered to fit your individual academic needs. These two-year program maps were created by program faculty and counselors and demonstrate a recommended path to completion. Students are advised to meet with a Coastline Counselor for individualized program planning.
Your Path to Success
Follow this path to earn your ADT in Geology in 2 years.
Don’t forget to consult a counselor for an education plan!
See a graphic of the Geology Associate Degree for Transfer roadmap.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| COUN C105 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| MUS C100 | History and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MATH C180 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CMST C110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MRSC C100 | Introduction to Marine Science | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| MATH C185 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| CHEM C180 | General Chemistry A | 4 |
| CHEM C180L | General Chemistry A Lab | 1 |
| GEOL C105 | General Geology | 3 |
| GEOL C105L | Geology Lab | 1 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| CHEM C185 | General Chemistry B | 4 |
| GEOL C185 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL C185L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |