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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Math and Science
- Department: Physical Sciences
- Program Code: GEOL.AS
- Program Type: Academic Transfer
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the Connecting with Ideas requirement: | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 2 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| MATH 147 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 5 |
| or MATH 170 | Calculus I | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 4 requirement: | ||
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101L | Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| Select one of the following options: | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry 1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| General Chemistry I 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab 1 | ||
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 5 requirement: | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| SCIE 102 | Ethics in Science 3 | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement: | ||
| GEOS 105 | Earth's Natural Resources | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I 4 | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab 4 | 1 |
| GEOS 275 | Field Geology | 4 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I 5 | 5 |
| Select one of the following options: | 4-5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics I Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | ||
| Select 3-15 credits from the Major Electives course list below to bring the total credits earned to 60 | 3-15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Students who have prior experience with chemistry are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry Placement exam at the CWI Assessment Center. Passing the Chemistry Placement exam will allow students to register directly into CHEM 111 General Chemistry I and will enable them to complete additional credits from the Major Electives list.
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Course must come from a different discipline.
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This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
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If students completed CHEM 111 General Chemistry I to fulfill their GEM 4 requirement, they must take an additional four (4) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list below.
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If students completed MATH 170 Calculus I to fulfill their GEM 3 requirement, they must take an additional five (5) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list below
Geosciences: Major Electives
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| GEOL 102 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 102L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GIS 126 | Fundamentals of GIS | 3 |
| GEOS 270 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 112L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
Plan of Study Guide
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Plans may be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following options (GEM 4): | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry 1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| General Chemistry I (GEM 4) 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab (GEM 4) 1 | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| MATH 147 or MATH 170 | College Algebra and Trigonometry (GEM 3) or Calculus I | 5 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I 2 | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab 2 | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology (GEM 4) | 3 |
| GEOL 101L | Physical Geology Lab (GEM 4) | 1 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I 3 | 5 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOS 275 | Field Geology | 4 |
| Select one of the following options: | 4-5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics I Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | ||
| SCIE 102 | Ethics in Science (GEM 6) 4 | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOS 105 | Earth's Natural Resources | 3 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 2 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 5 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 5 | 3 | |
| Major Electives | Select the needed amount of credits from the list below to bring the total earned to 60 | 3-15 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
Students who have prior experience with chemistry are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry Placement exam at the CWI Assessment Center. Passing the Chemistry Placement exam will allow students to register directly into CHEM 111 General Chemistry I and will enable them to complete additional credits from the Major Electives list.
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If students completed CHEM 111 General Chemistry I to fulfill their GEM 4 requirement, they must take an additional four (4) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list below.
- 3
If students completed MATH 170 Calculus I to fulfill their GEM 3 requirement, they must take an additional five (5) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list below
- 4
This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
- 5
Course must come from a different discipline.
Geosciences: Major Electives
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| GEOL 102 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 102L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GIS 126 | Fundamentals of GIS | 3 |
| GEOS 270 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 112L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
Additional Advising Notes
Students who plan to transfer should select elective courses based on the needs of their transfer institutions. See 2+2 agreements with the appropriate institution for more information.
- Please be sure to check the courses required for your final degree at the four-year institution you plan to attend after finishing at CWI. It is absolutely imperative that you know which classes are required to obtain a bachelor’s degree at that institution.
- It is possible to get prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for ENGL 101 if the student successfully passes ENGL 102. Visit the CWI Prior Learning Assessment webpage for more information.
- To ensure efficient degree planning, students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution should review the lower-division degree requirements of the institution they plan to attend.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Obtain the general education needed to appreciate the role of geosciences in social, environmental, and political issues.
- Explain how geologic processes affect the social nature of their communities.
- Understand and represent quantitative scientific data in various graphical forms.
- Read, analyze, and create both topographic and geologic maps.
- Develop and increase the skills of both verbal and written communication within the sciences.
- Demonstrate literacy in digital mapping techniques and software.
- Use and appropriately cite scholarly sources.
- Attain the knowledge and skills that will allow for success in further academic pursuits within the geosciences.