Associate of Science, with optional electives in Geology

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours: 60)

Communication (10) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I
• ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Mathematics (20) Core - 1 course (4 credit hours)

• Select 1 course from the following:

• MATH 1414 - College Algebra (Precal Track)
• MATH 2412 - Precalculus
• MATH 2413 - Calculus I

Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - 2 courses (8 credit hours)

• CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I
• CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry Lecture II
• CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core  

Creative Arts (50) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Creative Arts (50) Core  

American History (60) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

Select 2 courses from the American History (60) Core  

Government/Political Science (70) Core - 2 courses (6 hours)

Select 2 courses from the Government/Political Science (70) Core  

Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core  

Additional Communication (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Additional Communication (90) Core  

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core  

Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)

• GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology

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• GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology
• or GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Lecture # Please note credit cannot be earned for both GEOL 1304 and GEOL 1404. GEOL 1404 is recommended for students that intend to transfer.

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• PHYS 1401 - General Physics I
• or PHYS 1301 - General Physics I Lecture #
• and PHYS 1101 - General Physics I Lab #

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• Select 1 course from:

• MATH 2412 - Precalculus
• MATH 2413 - Calculus I
• MATH 2414 - Calculus II

NOTES:

Courses from the Additional Requirements area may not be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.
Recommended Additional Courses:
PHYS 1302/PHYS 1102 - General Physics II Lecture/Lab (Also listed as PHYS 1402 General Physics II)
**Please note that most universities will transfer up to 66 credit hours.
Degree plan aligns with UTSA.  Students transferring to Trinity University should check with Admissions at Trinity University.

# Course not offered at Palo Alto College
CIP Code: 40.0601
Major Code: GEOL