Apr 20, 2024

Catalog 2015-16

Catalog 2015-16 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geography, Science Transfer Pattern

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Associate of Science (A.S.) in Science
Transfer Pattern - Geography

Semester Sequence

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*

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
GEOG 101 - Introduction to Physical Geography 3 Credit(s).
MATH 165 - Precalculus 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts & Humanities 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (CSIT 101 or CSIT 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENVS 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credit(s).
ENVS 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
ERSC 101 - Earth Science 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective (GEOG 102 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Fall Semester Year 2

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
HIST 101 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval History 3 Credit(s).
POLS 131 - Comparative Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 2

ERSC 121 - Physical Geology 3 Credit(s).
ERSC 122 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
Program Elective ( ERSC 131 or ERSC 141 and ERSC 142 or GEOG 141 and GEOG 142 recommended) 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective (GEOG 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective (HIST 102 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

General Education Requirements and Electives - 29 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENVS 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credit(s).
ENVS 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
GEOG 101 - Introduction to Physical Geography 3 Credit(s).
HIST 101 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval History 3 Credit(s).
MATH 165 - Precalculus 4 Credit(s).
POLS 131 - Comparative Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities 3 Credit(s).
Information Technology: CSIT 101 or CSIT 111 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 31 Credits

Program Requirements:

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s).
ERSC 101 - Earth Science 4 Credit(s).
ERSC 121 - Physical Geology 3 Credit(s).
ERSC 122 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select 16 credits. Elective courses should be selected to meet transfer institution requirements.

ERSC 131 or ERSC 141 and ERSC 142 or GEOG 141 and GEOG 142 4 Credit(s).
GEOG 102 - Introduction to Cultural Geography 3 Credit(s).
GEOG 111 - World Regional Geography 3 Credit(s).
HIST 102 - Western Civilization II: Modern History 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Transfer Pattern Description

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Geography. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

generalize the spatial and temporal distribution of specific physical processes, physical landforms, their environments and earth materials;
identify and characterize specific physical environments and processes based on climate, topography, flora and fauna and the interactions that take place between physical systems;
identify and characterize specific physical processes acting to change our environment;
describe the relationship between geographical conditions and the development of human settlements, including aspects such as political, economic, religious, cultural and technological systems;
compare and contrast regional societies with respect to geographical conditions;
describe the dynamic processes shaping and affecting the oceans and marine populations;
prepare maps using GIS software to visually represent data; and
incorporate geographical information into effective written and oral communications.