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.

Entrance Requirements

While this program has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met before enrollment.

Course Requirements

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HHPA activity courses (1 credit each) are not to be duplicated.

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Students planning to major in Geology should plan to complete a math course at least through MTH 252 Calculus II. Depending on math level placement, the sequence of math courses is MTH 111 College Algebra, MTH 112 Trigonometry, MTH 251 Calculus I, MTH 252 Calculus II.

Advising Notes

Introductory Courses

For students curious about geology but with a limited science background, GS 106 Physical Science: Geology or G 147 Violent Earth  is 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, or G 163 Field Geology: Rivers, Lakes and Springs of Central Oregon.

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 221 General Chemistry I, CH 222 General Chemistry II and sometimes CH 223 General Chemistry III
• 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 112 Trigonometry, MTH 251 Calculus I, MTH 252 Calculus II, and sometimes MTH 253 Calculus III

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.

Sample Plan

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One discipline studies course should be on both the cultural literacy and either the arts and letters or social science lists.

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To meet the health requirement, students have the choice of taking one 3- or 4-credit course from the health list, or taking 3 1-credit HHP or HHPA courses which can be spread over several terms.