Optimum Transfer Guide: Geology
The Texas Common Course Numbering
System (TCCNS) aids students in the
transfer of general academic courses between Texas public colleges and universities throughout the state. Course recommendations in this transfer guide
are expressed in TCCNS designations.
A Wealth of Opportunities Await
▪ The Transfer Evaluation Office in the
▪ Undergraduate Research
Why Study Geosciences?
Geosciences involves a wide range of
fields including geochemistry, geophysics, geomorphology, arid land-use studies,
bio-geography, urban & economic geography, environmental studies, structural
geology & plate tectonics, vertebrate/
invertebrate paleontology, atmospheric
science, and the application of geographical information systems to solve geological & environmental problems. Meteorologists study the geosciences to better understand the environment, environmental
quality and air pollution, global climate
change, factors impacting water resources,
and of course severe weather events.
Why Geosciences at Texas Tech?
The Department of Geosciences at Texas
Tech University provides a wide range of
research and educational experiences in
the field of earth & atmospheric sciences.
The Department has a strong commitment
to research, education & outreach in the
sub disciplines of Earth Sciences including physical & human geography, geology, geophysics and atmospheric science.
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Texas Common Course Number
System (TCCNS)
The bachelor of science geology concentration is designed to prepare students for admission to a graduate program in geology
and employment as a professional geologist.
While the bachelor of arts geology concentration is designed to provide a broad liberal
arts education in the principles of geosciences for students with interests in earth processes and natures initiation of and response
to continuous change. We offer Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs.
The department encourages undergraduate
students to work with professors in research laboratories and projects to obtain
first-hand information about research in
the earth and atmospheric sciences. We
also encourage students to engage in the
services provided by the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) to further
enhance their research skills. CUR serves
as a resource by identifying faculty mentors interested in developing research projects and matching students with these
faculty mentors. Visit the CUR website
for more information:
www.undergraduateresearch.ttu.edu.
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▪ Graduate Education
\With over 160 different master’s and
doctoral degree programs complimented
by interdisciplinary programs from 50
specialized centers and institutes, the Texas Tech Graduate School offers unlimited
opportunity for advancement
▪ Professional Career
Graduates of the program can be found at
work in the petroleum industry, state and
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Applying Transfer Hours to a
Four-year Degree
Office of the Registrar at Texas Tech
determines which courses taken at
another institution may be accepted
for credit.
▪ The academic associate dean of the
Texas Tech college in which a student enrolls has authority for determining which courses will be applied toward the specific degree
program chosen.
▪ Students must earn a grade of C or
better for all courses fulfilling requirements in majors, minors, or specialization's.
▪ A maximum of 66 semester credit
hours from two-year institutions
may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree at four-year institutions. Although, all credit hours presented on the sending institution's
transcripts will be evaluated and
equivalent college level courses posted to the student's academic record.
For more information on transfer course
equivalencies, access the Texas Tech
Transfer Equivalency Guidebooks:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/TEO/
teo_printableEquivalencyGuidebooks.asp
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www.cctr.ttu.edu
Geosciences w/geology concentration
Optimum Course Sequencing Plan:
Catalog
2011-2012
College
College of Arts and Sciences
GPA for Admission to TTU
12-23 hours = 2.50 cumulative
> 24 hours = 2.25 cumulative
Department Geosciences
GPA Needed to Declare Major 2.00 cumulative
Degree
Minimum Hours for Degree
Bachelor of Science
120 semester credit hours
FIRST YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Semester Grade
Hours Needed
Course
ENGL 1301
3
MATH 2313
3
GEOL 1403
Grade
Earned
Semester Grade Grade
Hours Needed Earned
Course
ENGL 1302
3
>C
MATH 2314
3
>C
4
>C
GEOL 1404
4
>C
CHEM 1411 (or 1311&1111)
3
>C
CHEM 1412 (or 1312 & 1112)
4
>C
Foreign Language 1411*
4
Foreign Language 1412*
4
Semester Total
17
Semester Total
* Students must earn credit through the sophomore year of a single foreign language.
High school background may effect the first course needed. Contact the academic
advisors at cctr@ttu.edu the language sequence you need.
*
18
Students must earn credit through the sophomore year of a single foreign language.
High school background may effect the first course needed. Check with the academic advisors at cctr@ttu.edu.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Texas Tech academic advisors at
the Office of Community College & Transfer Relations (cctr@ttu.edu)
SECOND YEAR
FALL
Course
SPRING
Semester
Hours
ENGL 2311 or a sophomore literature
3
PHYS 2425 (or 2325&2125)
4
Foreign Language 2311
3
GEOL 2309
3
GEOL 2310
3
Semester Total
Grade
Needed
Grade
Earned
Semester Grade Grade
Hours Needed Earned
Course
ENGL 2307 or 2308 or sophomore literature
3
PHYS 2426 (or 2325&2125)
4
Foreign Language 2312
3
>C
GOVT 2301 or 2305
3
>C
SPCH 1315
3
>C
16
Semester Total
*
>C
16
Political Science/ American Government– both courses should be taken
at same institution (i.e. 2301 & 2302 or 2305 & 2306).
DEADLINES
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January 1 - Complete Texas Common Application at www.applytexas.org.
Feb 1 - Complete scholarship application online at www.scholarships.ttu.edu/scholarship.
March 1 - Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
After you receive your admit letter, watch for an email invitation to Red Raider Orientation and register to attend.
SUMMER
Attend Red Raider Orientation
BEGIN THIRD YEAR AT TEXAS TECH
From here, it’s possible.