Faculty: Beth Norman, Robert Sager (FS); Tom Bush (PY)
Degree: Associate of Arts (AA-DTA)
Associate of Science (AS-T)
Supplemental Information: Earth Sciences Department Website
Geology, the science of the Earth, is an organized body of knowledge about the world on which we live and its relationship to the rest of the universe. It is the study of the history of life; about the interaction of the mountains, plains, atmosphere, and ocean; and about the succession of physical events that accompanies the orderly development of life.
Courses in Geology (101-299) include field trips and laboratory study of minerals, rocks, fossils and maps. Courses qualify to help meet the science requirement of an associate degree and/or transfer to four-year institutions. Pierce College offers Geology with a general emphasis.
Students planning to transfer should complete AS-T or AA-DTA degree requirements and must check with the transfer institution regarding specific course needs and transferable credits.
The following courses should be taken, in addition to courses required for the AA-DTA degree:
| Geology Major - General Emphasis | ||
| Dept | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM& 161-163 | General Chemistry w/lab I-III | 5 ea |
| GEOL& 101 | Intro to Physical Geology | 5 |
| GEOL& 103 | Historical Geology | 5 |
| GEOL& 110 | Environmental Geology | 5 |
| GEOL 220 | Earth Resources and the Environment | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | 5 |
| MATH& 151-153 | Calculus I-III | 5 ea |
| PHYS& 221-123 | Engineering Physics I-III | 5 ea |
