Geology
Associate of Science Degree
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathway
CCD.edu/Geology
Geology Transfer
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERISTY OF DENVER TRANSFER
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 1340 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GEY 1111 | Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| MAT 1420 | College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| CHE 1111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH3) | 3 | |
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| GEY 1112 | Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| PHY 1111 | Physics Algebra-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH3) | 3 | |
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| U.S. History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| EGG 1051 | Experimental Design | 2 |
| CAD 1101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| Choose One Course 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Disasters: GT-SC2 | ||
GEL 3530- Field Geology: Variable Topics (MSU Course) |
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| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students may also choose any 3-credit combination from MSU labs below:
GEL 2530- Introduction to Geologic Fieldwork (2 credits)
GEL 3510- Advanced Geology of Red Rocks Park and Vicinity (1 credit)
GEL 3520- Advanced Garden of the Gods Front Range Geology (2 credits)
GEL 3540- Geologic Hazards: Denver and Vicinity (2 credits)
GEL 3550- Advanced Geology of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument (2 credits)
Geology Transfer Major
The Associate of Science degree with a designation in geology is a two-year program designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in geology or Earth science.
Geology is the study of the Earth, its rocks, and the ways they change over time. You will explore the movement of the earth’s crust, the history of life on earth and past climates. Career paths for geology degree holders include resource management, mining, oil and gas exploration, and climate research.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 1002 | Sociology of Institutions and Social Change: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GEY 1111 | Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 2 | 5 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEY 1112 | Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CHE 1111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics Calculus Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 | ||
| Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Colorado History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHE 1112 | General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 2112 | Physics Calculus-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Principles of Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 1-3 | |
| Natural Disasters: GT-SC2 | ||
| Oil and Gas Geology | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Subtotal | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
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You can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.
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Requires prerequisite coursework: MAT 1340 and MAT 1420. Please see your academic advisor for specific information.
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
