Associate in Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Earth Sciences
About the Program
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.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Degree Requirements
Total credits required to earn this degree: 90 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
LCC students must meet distribution requirements for associate degrees and specific certificates. See Diversity and Distribution Lists for more information.
General Education Requirements
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Communications: 5 credits - ENGL& 101 English Composition I.
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Quantitative / Symbolic Reasoning Skills: 10 credits – MATH& 151* Calculus I AND
MATH& 152* Calculus II. -
Humanities / Social Sciences: 15 credits – Selected from at least three disciplines from the Distribution List. A minimum of 5 credits in Humanities, and a minimum of 5 credits in Social Science, and an additional 5 credits in either Humanities or Social Science.
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Diversity: 5 credits – From the Diversity Course List. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used toward other graduation requirements. Diversity courses are listed in the quarterly schedule and identified by ‘DIV’ attached to the course title. Example: SPAN& 121 – Introduction to Spanish I:DIV.
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Electives: At least 10 additional college-level credits to meet the 90 credit minimum. These remaining credits must include program advisor approved credits.
Program Requirements
Pre-Major Requirements (50 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM& 161* | General Chemistry w/Lab I | 5 |
| CHEM& 162* | General Chemistry w/Lab II | 5 |
| CHEM& 163* | General Chemistry w/Lab III | 5 |
| ERSI 104 | Intro to Earth Sciences | 5 |
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GEOL& 101 |
Intro Physical Geology |
5 |
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OCEA& 101 OR |
Intro to Oceanography OR Historical Geology |
5 |
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MATH& 153* OR MATH& 146 |
Calculus III OR Introduction to Statistics |
5 |
| PHYS& 221* | Engr Physics I w/Lab | 5 |
| PHYS& 222* | Engr Physics II w/Lab | 5 |
| PHYS& 223* | Engr Physics III w/Lab | 5 |
Recommended Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | 6 |
| MATH& 142 | Precalculus II | 5 |
| ASTR& 101 | Intro to Astronomy | 5 |
| OCEA& 101 | Intro to Oceanography | 5 |
Program Outcomes
Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:
- Interpret and use various kinds of maps, globes, charts, and graphs.
- Apply scientific knowledge and techniques to current environmental issues.
- Describe basic earth processes in an interdisciplinary context.
- Effectively communicate earth sciences concepts.
- Demonstrate familiarity with global and regional geology and geography.
Notes
Revised February 2020 (effective Winter 2020)
*It is recommended that sequence courses be completed at one institution.
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions in the year prior to transferring. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.
Most four-year universities require one year of a single foreign language as a graduation requirement.