Geology
Associate of Science Degree
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathway
CCD.edu/Geology
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 | Introduction to Sociology II: 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 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: 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.
