Geology, Science Transfer Pattern Semester Sequence

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This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
ERSC 121 - Physical Geology 3 Credits.
ERSC 122 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Credits.
MATH 251 - Calculus I 4 Credits. **

Spring Semester Year 1

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credits.
ERSC 141 - Introduction to Oceanography 3 Credits.
ERSC 142 - Oceanography Laboratory 1 Credits.
PHYS 151 - General Physics I 4 Credits.
MATH 252 - Calculus II 4 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits.
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits. ***
PHYS 251 - General Physics II 4 Credits. or other Program Elective
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness & Health 3 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 2

CHEM 123 - General Chemistry II 3 Credits.
CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits.
PHYS 252 - General Physics III 4 Credits. or other Program Elective
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts & Humanities 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Global, Historical, & Cultural Perspectives 2 Credits.

Note:

*If a student is required to complete ACDV 101 —Transitioning to College (1 credit), this course should be taken in the first semester and will increase the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit.

**Students must successfully place into MATH 251 during the ACCUPLACER exam.

***Students must successfully complete the Chemistry placement exam to enter directly into CHEM 121 /CHEM 122 .