Geology
Associate of Science Course of Study
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This program provides basic preparation in geology for students planning to transfer at the junior level. A study of geology leads to careers in a variety of sub-disciplines such as earth science teaching, petroleum geology, economic geology, mining geology, paleontology, and construction geology. Because of the location of the college in the southern Rockies, field experience is emphasized in all of the offerings.
Courses marked with an asterisk [*] are not currently offered at PPCC.
Written Communication
Six (6) credit hours
GT-CO1: ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
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Approved GT-CO3 course* |
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Oral Communication
Three (3) credit hours
Public Speaking |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Intercultural Communication |
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Mathematics
Three (3) credit hours minimum (credit hours over three (3) will be applied to the electives category). Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
College Algebra: MA1 |
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History
Three (3) credit hours. Full list of requirements.
Art and Humanities
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4). Full list of requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (SS1, SS2, SS3, HI1). Full list of requirements.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Twelve (12) credit hours. One (2 course) lab sequence in any guaranteed transfer science discipline (SC1); additional guaranteed transfer lab science course (SC1). Additional credits over 12 will be included in the electives category. Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
Physical Geology with Lab: SC1 |
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Historical Geology with Lab: SC1 |
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Electives
Twenty-one (21) credit hours selected from the AS approved course list. Please see your advisor for help choosing your electives.
Suggested Courses
General College Chemistry I: SC1 |
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General College Chemistry II: SC1 |
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Physical Geography – Landforms: SC1 |
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Physical Geography – Weather & Climate: SC1 |
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Total Credit Hours |
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