2019-2020 Catalog

Geology Transfer Major, A.S.

Program is designed for students transferring to a 4-year school to complete their BS degree in Geology or Earth Science. It allows students to complete the first 2 years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore physics and geography. Careers often require a BS or higher. Geology is the study of the Earth, its rocks, and the ways that they change over time. Geology students explore the movement of the Earth's crust, the history of life on Earth, and past climates. It is important for mineral and fossil fuel exploration, managing water resources, and solving environmental problems. This program introduces students to Geology and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for Geology degree holders include resource management, mining, oil and gas exploration, and climate research. The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Geology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology at a four-year university. 

Degree Requirements: 60 credits

General Education Requirements: 36 credits

English and Communication

(6 credits – GT-CO1, GT-CO2)

English – take 2 gtPathways courses; Communication – select 1 course

ENG 121English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

AND

ENG 122English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

 

OR

 

ENG 122English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

AND

One gtPathways approved CO3 Course

3

Mathematics

(5 credits – MA1)

MAT 201Calculus I: GT-MA1

5

Arts and Humanities

(6 credits- GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

Select 2 gtPathways courses:

Category II (GT-AH2)

HUM 115World Mythology (GT-AH2)

3

HUM 121Humanities: Early Civilizations (GT-AH2)

3

HUM 122Humanities: Medieval-Modern (GT-AH2)

3

HUM 123The Modern World (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 115Introduction to Literature (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 201World Literature to 1600 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 202World Literature after 1600 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 205Ethnic Literature (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 211American Literature to Civil War (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 212American Literature after Civil War (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 221British Literature to 1770 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 222British Literature since 1770 (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 225Introduction to Shakespeare (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 246Literature of Women (GT-AH2)

3

LIT 259Survey of African American Literature (GT-AH2)

3

Category III (GT-AH3)

PHI 111Introduction to Philosophy (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 112Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 113Logic (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 114Comparative Religions (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 205Business Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 214Philosophy of Religion (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 218Environmental Ethics (GT-AH3)

3

PHI 220Philosophy of Death and Dying (GT-AH3)

3

Category IV (GT-AH4)

SPA 211Spanish Language III (GT-AH4)

3

SPA 212Spanish Language IV (GT-AH4)

3

Many CO 4-year institutions require foreign language for admission.

Check with your college of transfer intent.

Category I (GT-AH1)

ART 110Art Appreciation (GT-AH1)

3

ART 111Art History - Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1)

3

ART 112Art History – Renaissance to Modern (GT-AH1)

3

ART 207Art History - 1900 to Present (GT-AH1)

3

COM 130Communication and Popular Culture (GT-AH1)

3

ENG 221Creative Writing I (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 120Music Appreciation (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 121Music History: Medieval through Classical Period (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 122Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 123Survey of World Music (GT-AH1)

3

MUS 125History of Jazz (GT-AH1)

3

THE 105Theatre Appreciation (GT-AH1)

3

THE 108Theater Script Analysis (GT-AH1)

3

THE 211Development of Theatre Greek-Reniassance (GT-AH1)

3

THE 212Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern (GT-AH1)

3

THE 215Playwriting (GT-AH1)

3

History

(3 credits – GT-HI1)

Select one gtPathways course:

Category I (GT-HI1)

HIS 101Western Civilization: Antiquity - 1650 (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 111The World: Antiquity - 1500 (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 112The World: 1500 - Present (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 121US History to Reconstruction (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 122US History Since Civil War (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 205Women in World History (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 208American Indian History (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 215Women in U.S. History (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 225Colorado History (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 244History of Latin America (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 24720th Century World History (GT-HI1)

3

HIS 250African American History (GT-HI1)

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(6 credits – GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)

Select 2 courses:

Category I (GT-SS1)

ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)

3

POS 105Introduction to Political Science (GT-SS1)

3

POS 111American Government (GT-SS1)

3

POS 125American State and Local Government (GT-SS1)

3

POS 205International Relations (GT-SS1)

3

POS 225Comparative Government (GT-SS1)

3

Category II (GT-SS2)

GEO 105World Regional Geography (GT-SS2)

3

GEO 106Human Geography (GT-SS2)

3

Category III (GT-SS3)

ANT 101Cultural Anthropology (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 107Introduction to Archaeology (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 201Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 215Native Peoples of North America (GT-SS3)

3

ANT 250Medical Anthropology (GT-SS3)

3

COM 220Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)

3

CRJ 110Introduction to Criminal Justice (GT:SS3)

3

ETH 200Introduction to Ethnic Studies (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 101General Psychology I (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 102General Psychology II (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 205Psychology of Gender (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 217Human Sexuality (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 226Social Psychology (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 235Human Growth and Development (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 238Child Development (GT-SS3)

3

PSY 249Abnormal Psychology (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 102Introduction to Sociology II (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 205Sociology of Family Dynamics (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 215Contemporary Social Problems (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 220Sociology of Religion (GT-SS3)

3

SOC 231Sociology of Deviant Behavior (GT-SS3)

3

WST 200Introduction to Women's Studies (GT-SS3)

3

Natural and Physical Sciences

(10 Credits – GT-SC1)

CHE 111General College Chemistry I with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

CHE 112General College Chemistry II with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

Additional Geology Required Courses: 23 credits

GEY 111Physical Geology, with Lab (GT-SC1)

4

GEY 112Historical Geology, with Lab (GT-SC1)

4

MAT 202Calculus II: GT-MA1

5

PHY 211Physics: Calculus Based I with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

PHY 212Physics: Calculus Based II with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

Electives: 1 credit

Electives may be chosen from any gtPathways course.

Any non-gtPathways courses listed in the AA/AS core degree can also be taken as an elective

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to meeting the requirements listed here, contact the department
at the school to which you want to transfer for program-specific information.