Degrees Offered - Geology (AS)

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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.

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree Type

AS

Available Online

No

Available Hybrid

Yes

TSI

Complete

Degree Plan

Major Courses	16 Credits
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR MATH 2413 Calculus I
PHYS 1401 College Physics I
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
GEOL 1405 Environmental Science OR PHYS 1402 College Physics II OR CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II
Select any elective hours needed to bring the total semester hours to no fewer than 60.
TJC Core Curriculum	44 Credits
In addition to the 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 the major course requirement.	Major Courses: 16 TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1414  College Algebra OR MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus	3
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology**	4
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework*	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing	3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR MATH 2413 Calculus I	3
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology** (+)	4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I	4

Third Semester	Credit Hours
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3
HIST 1302 United States History II OR HIST 2301 Texas History	3
PHYS 1401 College Physics I	4
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics*	3
ENGL 2332 World Literature I* OR  ENGL 2333 World Literature II*	3

Fourth Semester	Credit Hours
GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
GEOL 1405 Environmental Science OR PHYS 1402 College Physics II OR CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II	4
SPCH 1321 Bus. & Professional Communication*	3
xxxx x1xx Elective	1

Total Semester Hours	60

Δ Classes chosen in major must differ from courses used for Core requirements.

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

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

NOTE: Some courses are only offered during Fall or Spring semesters 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 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.