Description
The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer with a focus in geology includes courses that are commonly required for a geology major and meets lower-division general education requirements at all Oregon public universities. Note additional coursework in physics, chemistry, and mathematics is needed.
Statewide General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Entrance Requirements
While this degree has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met before enrollment.
Course Requirements
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
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1 | 3 |
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| 4 |
2 | |
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| 3-4 |
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WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
WR 122Z | Composition II | 4 |
or WR 227Z | Technical Writing |
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| 9-12 |
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| 12-16 |
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| 12-20 |
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| 39 |
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Total Credits | 90-106 |
Advising Notes
Introductory Courses:
For students curious about geology but with a limited science background, G 100 Introduction to Geology, G 147 Violent Earth, and G 169 Field Geology: Exploration of the Pacific Northwest are recommended. G 201 Geology I - The Dynamic Earth is designed for beginning scientists while providing a path into the majors sequence. To explore geology outdoors, choose field-based courses, such as G 161 Field Geology: Study of Landscape Evolution, G 162CV Field Geology: Cascade Volcanoes, G 163 Field Geology: Rivers, Lakes and Springs of Central Oregon, or G 169 Field Geology: Exploration of the Pacific Northwest.
Geology Majors:
Oregon universities with a geology or earth sciences major include Oregon State University, Portland State University, Western Oregon University, and University of Oregon. Requirements vary slightly according to each institution's particular degree program; please follow links above for details.
The sequence of geology courses for majors is: G 201 Geology I - The Dynamic Earth, G 202 Geology II - Earth's Surface, and G 203 Geology III - Earth History.
If students intend to finish their bachelor's degree within two years after transferring, it is strongly recommended to complete math, chemistry, and physics while at COCC. Most universities require:
- At least CH 221Z General Chemistry I & CH 227Z General Chemistry I Laboratory, CH 222Z General Chemistry II & CH 228Z General Chemistry II Laboratory, and sometimes CH 223Z General Chemistry III & CH 229Z General Chemistry III Laboratory
- At least PH 201 General Physics I, PH 202 General Physics II or PH 211 General Physics I, PH 212 General Physics II, and sometimes PH 203 General Physics III or PH 213 General Physics III
- At least MTH 112Z Precalculus II: Trigonometry, MTH 251Z Differential Calculus, MTH 252Z Integral Calculus, and sometimes MTH 253Z Calculus: Sequences and Series
Students are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate transfer university for the most current requirements of their major and emphasis area.
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.