Associate of Science, Geosciences: 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study |
Geosciences
Associate of Science
The Geosciences emphasis is designed to provide a strong foundation in earth and physical sciences, and will prepare students for transfer into many disciplines, including geology, geography, environmental science, and science teaching. All courses in the Geosciences emphasis are approved for direct transfer to University of Nevada, Reno, and up to 64 WNC credits may be directly applied toward a baccalaureate degree. Seek counseling to choose appropriate courses for a four-year major.
Salary: $57,334–$99,609 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Slower growth than average through 2014
Good To Know: Often requires graduate degrees for career advancement
WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division.
Total Requirements: 60 – 62 credits
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| Emphasis Requirements |
17–18 Credits |
| GEOG 103 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
| GEOG 104 |
Physical Geography Laboratory |
1 |
| GEOG 106 |
Introduction to Cultural Geography |
3 |
| GEOL 101 |
Physical Geology |
3 |
| GEOL 103 |
Physical Geology Laboratory |
1 |
Choose one course |
BIOL 100
BIOL 190
BIOL 191 |
General Biology For Non-Science Majors
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Organismal Biology |
3
3
3
|
Choose one course |
CHEM 100
CHEM 121
CHEM 122 |
Molecules and Life in the Modern World
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II |
3
4
4
|
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| Emphasis Requirements: Program Electives |
13–14 Credits |
| BIOL 190L |
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab |
1 |
| BIOL 191L |
Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab |
1 |
| ENV 100 |
Humans and Environment |
3 |
| ENV 130 |
Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution: Concepts and Methods |
3 |
| ENV 210 |
Land Use Management |
3 |
| GEOG 117 |
Meteorology & Climatology |
3 |
| GEOL 100 |
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Disasters |
3 |
| GEOL 102 |
Earth and Life Through Time |
4 |
| GEOL 127 |
Prehistoric Life |
3 |
| GEOL 132 |
Rocks & Minerals |
3 |
| GEOL 201 |
Geology of Nevada |
3 |
| GIS 109 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
| GIS 205 |
GIS Applications |
3 |
| PHYS 100 |
Introductory Physics |
3 |
PHYS 151
or PHYS 180
& PHYS 180L |
General Physics I
Engineering Physics I
Engineering Physics I Lab |
4
3
1
|
PHYS 152
or PHYS 181
& PHYS 181L |
General Physics II
Engineering Physics II
Engineering Physics II Lab |
4
3
1
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| General Education Requirements |
30 Credits |
| English/Communications Requirements (ENG 101, ENG 102) |
6 |
| Fine Arts Requirements |
3 |
| Humanities Requirements |
6 |
| Mathematics Requirements |
6 |
| Social Sciences Requirements |
3 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements |
3 |
| General Electives |
3 |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science can be found on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page. |
Note: Students planning to transfer to UNR or another university are encouraged to select courses that fulfill core and major requirements, which will vary depending on major. Please consult the current UNR or appropriate university catalog or an advisor for degree requirements.
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