Geology, AS

First Semester

• EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Semester Credit Hours: 3 *
• ENGL 1301 - Composition I Semester Credit Hours: 3
• GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology Semester Credit Hours: 4 **
• HIST 1301 - United States History I Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• MATH 1314 - College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3 ***

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• MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math Semester Credit Hours: 4

Second Semester

• CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I Semester Credit Hours: 4

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• ENGL 1302 - Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology Semester Credit Hours: 4 ** +

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• MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math Semester Credit Hours: 4 ***

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• MATH 2413 - Calculus I Semester Credit Hours: 4

Third Semester

• ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Semester Credit Hours: 3 *

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• ENGL 2332 - World Literature I Semester Credit Hours: 3 *

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• ENGL 2333 - World Literature II Semester Credit Hours: 3 *

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• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• HIST 1302 - United States History II Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• HIST 2301 - Texas History Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• PHYS 1401 - College Physics I Semester Credit Hours: 4

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• PHYS 2425 - University Physics I Semester Credit Hours: 4

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Fourth Semester

• ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Semester Credit Hours: 3 *

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• GEOL 1405 - Environmental Science Semester Credit Hours: 4

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• PHYS 1402 - College Physics II Semester Credit Hours: 4

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• PHYS 2426 - University Physics II Semester Credit Hours: 4

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• CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II Semester Credit Hours: 4

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• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Semester Credit Hours: 3

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• SPCH 1321 - Business & Professional Communication Semester Credit Hours: 3 *

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• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Semester Credit Hours: 3 *

Total Semester Hours: 60

Note:

1. To receive this degree, students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required mathematics and science courses.
2. *Recommended Core Curriculum course. Other Core Curriculum courses may satisfy the same requirements.
3. **From the core choices, GEOL 1403  and GEOL 1404  are required for the Geology, AS Degree.
4. ***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.
5. Some courses are only offered during fall semester or spring semester, but not both. Please plan accordingly.
   1. + indicates course only taught in the spring semester
6. Students majoring in geology should see a TJC academic advisor for help in completing a degree plan.
7. For more information, contact: Department Chair, Engineering/Physical Sciences in G-207, or at 903-510-2227.