Geology
Program Description: The Associate of Science degree in Geology is intended to match, within the constraints of the Core Curriculum, the course of study for the first two years of a typical science program at a four-year college or university. It also provides the flexibility for students desiring only an associate degree to specialize the program to individual interests.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 2413 - Calculus I | 4 | Select a course from the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core |
| GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology | 4 | Area of Concentration | |
| CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I | 4 | Or select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology | 4 |
Life and Physical Sciences of the core curriculum Area of Concentration |
Core |
| Component Area Option | 3 | Or select a course from the Component Area Option section of the core curriculum | Core |
| GEOL 1147 - Meteorology Lab | 1 | Area of Concentration | |
| GEOL 1347 - Meteorology | 3 | Area of Concentration | |
| MATH 2414 - Calculus II | 4 | Restricted Elective | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| GEOL 1445 - Oceanography | 4 | Area of Concentration | |
| HIST 1301 - United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government | 3 | Core | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| Language, Philosophy, Culture | 3 | Select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| 16 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| HIST 1302 - United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government | 3 | Core | |
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core |
| General Elective | 3 | Select a general elective. | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Select any course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Science degree | |||
| Total Program Hours | 61 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Empirical and Quantitative Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Data Analysis
- Surveys
- Time Management
- Life-long learning
- Laboratory Safety
Transfer Information
This geology degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information