Physical Sciences, Geology Concentration, A.S.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael O’Neal · Phone: 410-386-8228 · Email: moneal@carrollcc.edu

Students who desire a career in Geology are well-prepared for advanced study at a four-year college or university, or to enter the STEM workforce, through their classroom, laboratory, and field learning experiences with an Associate of Science degree. Through effective teaching, engaged learning, and a student-centered environment, this program educates students to lead well-informed and productive lives.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Science, Physical Science, Geology Concentration, Degree
Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits

Fall

GEOSC 121 - Physical Geology (Fall & Spring Only)
CHEM 105 - Principles of General Chemistry 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
ENGL 101 - College Writing (Fall, Spring and Summer)
Arts and Humanities General Education

Spring

CHEM 106 - Principles of General Chemistry 2 (Fall & Spring Only)
MATH 135 - Calculus of a Single Variable 1 (Fall, Spring and Summer)
ENGL 102 - Writing About Literature - Diversity
Arts and Humanities General Education
GEOSC 123 - Historical Geology (Summer Term Only)

Fall

GEOSC 105 - Introduction to Oceanography (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) * Elective
or MATH 136 - Calculus of a Single Variable 2 (offered Fall, Spring & Summer) recommended Elective
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics 1 (Fall & Spring Only)
or PHYS 111 - Physics 1 for Scientists and Engineers (Spring and Fall terms)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education
Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses

Spring

GEOSC 110 - Physical Geography (Fall & Spring Only)
GEOSC 103 - Environmental Sustainability (Fall & Spring Only)
PHYS 102 - Fundamentals of Physics 2 (offered Spring term only)
or PHYS 212 - Physics 2 for Scientists and Engineers (offered Spring and Fall terms)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply the process of science to answer questions in the laboratory and field.
Apply quantitative reasoning to solve scientific problems.
Communicate information effectively to provide explanations and possible solutions to scientific problems.
Identify interdisciplinary approaches to analyze scientific problems.

Student Notices

The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 , GEOSC 103 , GEOSC 110 , GEOSC 121 , GEOSC 123 , MATH 135 , and PHYS 101 /PHYS 102 or PHYS 111 /PHYS 212 .

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 .

Disclosure Regarding Programs for Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Carroll Community College (CCC) are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.

If you are an out-of-state student seeking professional licensure in a state other than Maryland and you are taking a course or program leading to professional licensure or certification, CCC currently does not guarantee that the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification anywhere other than Maryland. We encourage all students, especially out-of-state students, to contact the appropriate state (or District of Columbia or U.S. territory) licensing board or agency where you intend to work to familiarize yourself with the state educational, licensing, and/or certification requirements.