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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geology, A.S.

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The Associate of Science degree in Geology will provide students with principles, knowledge, and skills required to begin a career in the fields requiring geology.  Students wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution and pursue a degree in Geology are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and coordinate their course work at San Juan College with the requirements of the transfer institution.  

Note:  Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses to obtain a Geology A. S. degree.

SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 Credits

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites:

Students’ placement in the Math sequence will be based upon the highest Math course successfully completed in high school, beginning with MATH-1215  Intermediate Algebra-Applications through MATH-1240  Pre-Calculus.  Students who place at the beginning of the Math sequence will need to complete 4 additional credit hours of coursework to complete the degree requirements.

General Education Requirements: 33 credits

Communications:

Mathematics:

Laboratory Science:

Social/Behavioral Science:

Humanities:

Fine Arts:

Remaining Requirements:

Note: It is recommended that students take COMM-1130  OR COMM-2120  as three of these elective hours.

Program Core Requirements: 27 Credits

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 60-63 Credits

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Sequence when entering Fall - Odd Year

Fall 1 - Odd Year

Spring 1 - Even Year

Summer 1 - Even Year

Fall 2 - Even Year

Spring 2 - Odd Year

Sequence when entering Fall - Even Year

Fall 1 - Even Year

Spring 1 - Odd Year

Summer 1 - Odd Year

Fall 2 - Odd Year

Spring 2 - Even Year

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