Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Science degree, Geosciences Emphasis is to provide a strong foundation in earth and physical sciences, and prepare students for transfer into many disciplines, including geology, geography, environmental science, and science teaching.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Science degree, Geosciences emphasis, at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they:

• have met the general education student learning outcomes
• have gained a basic understanding of:
  • physical processes operating on and within the Earth, including plate tectonics and formation of rocks and minerals
  • common rocks and minerals identification
  • map reading and interpretation
  • processes operating in the atmosphere
  • the spatial distribution of physical and human phenomena
• have gained a basic knowledge of biology and chemistry
• can succeed at their transfer institutions

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