Knowledge about the planet we inhabit, the surrounding universe and the natural
forces that impact our world adds value to our daily lives and provides the basis
for interesting careers in a broad range of disciplines: astronomy, geology, meteorology
and oceanography. Begin studies for an advanced degree leading to positions with government
agencies or private industry as an independent consultant, teacher, or researcher.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- MATH& 107: Math in Society (5 credits)
- ERSI 104: Introduction to Earth Sciences (5 credits)
Second Quarter
- ENGL& 102: English Composition II (5 credits)
- CMST& 220: Public Speaking (5 credits)
- GEOG 105: Physical Geography (5 credits)
Meet with faculty advisor
Decide on transfer university; research transfer requirements; contact transfer university advisor
Third Quarter
- SPAN& 121: Spanish I (5 credits)
- BIOL& 100: Survey of Biology (5 credits)
- GEOL 118: Historical Geology (5 credits)
Fourth Quarter
- ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)
- HIST& 126: World Civilizations I (5 credits)
- OCEA& 101: Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)
Contact transfer university advisor
Apply to transfer university
Fifth Quarter
- HIST& 127: World Civilizations II (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- ENVS 150: Environment and Society (5 credits)
Sixth Quarter
- ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology (5 credits)
- ART 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- GEOL& 208: Geology of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
1. College Success
COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
2. Communications Requirement
ENGL& 101: English Comp I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: College level reading and writing skills or completion of ENGL 099 or TECH 105 with a grade of C or better.
3. Quantitative Requirement
MATH& 107: Math in Society (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 97 or MATH 98
4. Natural Sciences Requirement
ERSI 104: Introduction to Earth Sciences (5 credits)
5. Communications Requirement
ENGL& 102: English Composition II (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: ENGL& 101
6. Communications Requirement
CMST& 220: Public Speaking (5 credits)
7. Natural Sciences Requirement
GEOG 105: Physical Geography (5 credits)
8. Humanities Requirement
SPAN& 121: Spanish 1 (5 credits)
9. Natural Sciences Requirement
BIOL& 100: Survey of Biology (5 credits)
10. Elective
GEOL 118: Historical Geology
11. Social Sciences / Diversity Requirement
ANTH&100: Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)
- Fulfills [DIVR] requirement at WSU
12. Humanities Requirement
HIST& 126: World Civilization I (5 credits)
13. Elective
OCEA& 101: Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)
14. Social Sciences Requirement
HIST& 127: World Civilization II (5 credits)
15. Social Sciences Requirement
SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
16. Elective
ENVS 150: Environment and Society (5 credits)
17. Elective
ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology (5 credits)
18. Humanities Requirement
ART 100: Art Appreciation (5 credits)
19. Elective
GEOL& 208: Geology of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
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