Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog with Addendum 
    
2024-2025 Catalog with Addendum

Geology, AS

Location(s): Central Campus


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Geology is a vibrant field that integrates detailed field and laboratory work to deepen our understanding of earth processes.

Our program offers you a hands-on and practical experience in this essential and exciting field. Upon graduation students will be ready for entry-level employment in countless geological careers or well-equipped to continue their education at other institutions.

Marketable skills for this award include: analytical/quantitative skills, critical thinking, mathematics, meeting deadlines, problem solving and strong work ethic.

 

Associate of Science
TSI Complete

Major Courses: 16 Credits


Major Courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill TJC Core Curriculum requirements.

Select one:


Any course listed in the Course Descriptions that has a Course Desingation of: Academic Transfer. For a list of those courses, click here.

TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Credits


In addition to Major Courses, the student is required to take 44 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum . These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill Major Courses requirements.

Major Courses: 16
TJC Core Curriculum: 44

Total Semester Hours: 60


Recommended Course Sequence:


First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Semester Hours: 60


*Recommended Core Curriculum course. Other Core Curriculum courses may satisfy this requirement.

**From the core choices, GEOL 1403  and GEOL 1404  are required for the Geology Degree.

NOTE: Some courses are only offered during Fall semester or Spring semester but not both. Please plan accordingly.

# Indicates course only taught in the fall semester

+ Indicates course only taught in the spring semester

A student majoring in geology should see a TJC academic advisor for help in completing a degree plan. To receive the degree, the student must make a minimum grade of “C” in all required math and science courses.

***Some transfer institutions prefer that geology majors take MATH 2413 - Calculus I . Students should consult with advisors at the transfer institution to determine which course is best suited for the university’s geology degree.

For more information, contact: Department Chair, Engineering/Physical Sciences, G-207/903-10-2887.

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