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Associate in Science
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Associate in Science degree - Geology
Catalog 2012-2013
The geology major at Diablo Valley College (DVC) prepares students to transfer to a University of California, California State University, or other baccalaureate-granting college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree in geology or other earth science.
The geology major at DVC consists of at least 36 units of study, including 8 units of geology where students will learn the fundamentals of geologic science and gain hands-on experience in geology laboratories. In addition, students will complete a year of calculus courses, a year of chemistry courses, and a year of physics courses that are typically required for a bachelor’s degree at baccalaureate-granting institutions. A list of electives including courses such as California Geology, Maps and Cartography, or Introduction to Field Geology allows the student to explore specific fields of greater interest.
The DVC geology major is intended for transfer. Students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU Breadth). Option 1 (DVC General Education) is not generally advised.
To earn an associate in science degree with a major in geology, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the major. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however, the units are only counted once.
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Group 1: Core geology courses |
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GEOL 120 |
Physical Geology |
3 |
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GEOL 121 |
Earth and Life Through Time |
3 |
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GEOL 122 |
Physical Geology Laboratory |
1 |
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GEOL 124 |
Earth and Life Through Time Laboratory |
1 |
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Group 2: Core mathematics courses |
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Complete at least the first two courses (at least 8 units) |
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MATH 192 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
4 |
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MATH 193 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
4 |
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MATH 292 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III |
4 |
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Group 3: Core chemistry courses |
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Complete 10 units from |
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CHEM 120 |
General College Chemistry I |
5 |
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CHEM 121 |
General College Chemistry II |
5 |
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Group 4: Core physics courses |
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Complete a minimum of two terms from one sequence (at least 8 units) |
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PHYS 130 |
Physics for Engineers and Scientists A: Mechanics and Wave Motion |
4 |
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PHYS 230 |
Physics for Engineers and Scientists B: Heat and Electro-Magnetism |
4 |
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PHYS 231 |
Physics for Engineers and Scientists C: Optics and Modern Physics |
4 |
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PHYS 120 |
General College Physics I |
4 |
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PHYS 121 |
General College Physics II |
4 |
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Group 5: Electives |
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Complete at least one course (2-4 units) |
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GEOG 125 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
3 |
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GEOG 127 |
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 160 |
Introduction to Remote Sensing |
4 |
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GEOG 162 |
Maps and Cartography |
3 |
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GEOL 125 |
Geology of California |
3 |
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GEOL 135 |
Introduction to Field Geology |
2 |
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Total minimum required units |
36 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Geology [ (Datatel code AS.GEOL.D)]
#1. identify, describe, and classify earth materials, formations, and structures and interpret them in terms of geologic processes.
#2. synthesize information from a variety of physical science disciplines to solve geologic problems.
#3. develop and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills required for transfer into a four-year geologic science program.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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