Nov 25, 2024

Catalog 2017-18

Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geography, Science Transfer Pattern

Important Information

Short Description

Geography is the study of how physical, biological, and human processes shape the landscape in which we live, and cause regions to differ from each other.

Type of Credential

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

Program Code

P 160

Contacts and Additional Information

Coordinators for Physical Sciences:

Catonsville Coordinator: August 15 - June 15
Erica DiCara
443-840-4119 or edicara@ccbcmd.edu

Dundalk Coordinator: August 15 - June 15
Robin Minor
443-840-3756 or rminor@ccbcmd.edu

Essex Coordinator: August 15 - June 15
Beth Shrader
443-840-2680 or eshrader@ccbcmd.edu

Science Department Chair (all campuses): year-round
Christine DeStefano
443-840-2673 or cdestefano@ccbcmd.edu

Assistant Dean for Science (all campuses): year-round
David O’Neill
443-840-2663 or doneill@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several Science and General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

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 .

Semester 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).

Semester 2

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).

Semester 3

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).

Semester 4

ERSC 121 - Physical Geology 3 Credit(s).
ERSC 122 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
Program Elective (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).

Courses Needed for This Transfer Pattern*

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 recommended) 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 - Meteorology 4 Credit(s).
ERSC 141 - Oceanography 3 Credit(s).
and
ERSC 142 - Oceanography Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
OR
GEOG 141 - Oceanography 3 Credit(s).
and
GEOG 142 - Oceanography Laboratory 1 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*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 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.