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)
- CHEM& 161: General Chem w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- ERSI 104: Introduction to Earth Sciences (5 credits)
Second Quarter
- CHEM& 162: General Chem w/Lab II (5 credits)
- MATH& 141: Precalculus I (6 credits)
- GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology (5 credits)
Decide on transfer university; research transfer requirements; contact transfer university advisor
Third Quarter
- CHEM& 163: General Chem w/Lab III (5 credits)
- SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
- MATH& 142: Precalculus II (5 credits)
Fourth Quarter
- PHYS& 221: Engr Physics I w/Lab (5 credits)
- HIST& 126: World Civilization I (5 credits)
- MATH& 151: Calculus I (5 credits)
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Apply to transfer university
Fifth Quarter
- PHYS& 222: Engr Physics II w/Lab (5 credits)
- MATH& 152: Calculus II (5 credits)
- HIST& 127: World Civilization II (5 credits)
Sixth Quarter
- PHYS& 223: Engr Physics III w/Lab (5 credits)
- MATH& 153: Calculus III (5 credits)
- OCEA& 101: Intro to Oceanography (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. Chem Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 161: General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 100 or high school chemistry and MATH 098.
4. Geo Pre-Major Requirement
ERSI 104: Intro to Earth Sciences (5 credits)
5. Chem Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 162: General Chemistry w/ Lab II (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 161
6. Elective
MATH& 141: Precalculus I (6 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 098, B or better in ABE 092, or placement.
7. Geo Pre-Major Requirement
GEOL& 101: Intro to Physical Geology (5 credits)
8. Chem Pre-Major Requirement
CHEM& 163: General Chemistry w/ Lab III (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: CHEM& 162
9. Humanities/Social Science Requirement
SOC& 101: Intro to Sociology (5 credits)
10. Elective
MATH& 142: Precalculus II (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH& 141.
11. Physics Pre-Major Requirement
PHYS& 221: Engineering Physics I w/ Lab (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 151 or instructor permission.
12. Humanities/Social Science Requirement
HIST& 126: World Civilization I (5 credits)
13. Quantitative Requirement
MATH& 151: Calculus I (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: MATH& 142 with a grade of C or better.
14. Physics Pre-Major Requirement
PHYS& 222: Engineering Physics II w/ Lab (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: PHYS& 221, MATH& 152 or instructor permission.
15. Quantitative Requirement
MATH& 152: Calculus II (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: MATH& 151 with a grade of C or better.
16. Humanities/Social Sciences Requirement
HIST& 127: World Civilization II (5 credits)
17. Physics Pre-Major Requirement
PHYS& 223: Engineering Physics III w/ Lab (5 credits)
- Prerequisites: PHYS& 222 or instructor permission.
18. Math Pre-Major Requirement
MATH& 153: Calculus III (5 credits)
- Prerequisite: MATH& 152 with a grade of C or better.
19. Geo Pre-Major Requirement
OCEA& 101: Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)
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