Physical Science, 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 Required

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 .

An Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 9 credits of 200-level courses. Please select 200-level electives, Arts and Humanities choices, and Social and Behavioral Science choices to meet this requirement.