Geology, AS (GLGD)

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The Associate of Science in Geology prepares the student for transfer to a university Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Students transferring to four-year institutions will have the academic foundation applicable to various career fields such as Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Education, Petroleum Geology, Economic Geology, Field Geology, Science Writing and Editing, and Environmental Law. For more information regarding the Geology, AS, see the Geology webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

General Education Requirements: 38-40

See the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - S) section of this catalog for details.

Special Requirements for the AGEC - S:

CHM 151 - General Chemistry I with Lab Credits: 4
CHM 152 - General Chemistry II with Lab Credits: 4

Mathematics Requirement: 4

MAT 231 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credits: 4

Science Requirements: 18

GLG 101 - Physical Geology with Lab Credits: 4
GLG 102 - Historical Geology with Lab: Fossils, Rocks, and Time Credits: 4
PHY 115 - University Physics I with Lab Credits: 5
PHY 116 - University Physics II with Lab Credits: 5

Elective Options: 3-4

After consulting with an advisor, choose 3-4 transferrable* credits from the Course Equivalency Guide excluding courses already used for the AGEC-S. Please choose the Mohave Community College link.

*A transferrable course is defined as an MCC course that transfers to all three Arizona state universities (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona).