College of the Redwoods
Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer
DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA NARRATIVE & DOCUMENTATION
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
The goal of the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree is to provide students with a major that
fulfills the general requirements for California State University transfer in geology. This degree provides the
course work and units consistent with the Transfer Model Curriculum. This degree prepares students to
pursue seamlessly a baccalaureate degree in Geology.
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless
transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Geology or similar major. Upon
completion of the AS-T in Geology, students will be able to apply methods of scientific inquiry to investigate
the natural world, collect and analyze data, and synthesize this information into clear reports, apply
mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems and applications, apply geologic principles to describe
how earth materials and landscapes change over time, and describe the basic elements of plate tectonic
theory.
2. Catalog Description
A student may earn an Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree pending CCCCO approval. The
Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s
degree in Geology at a CSU campus. Students completing the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer
degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer
degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. To
meet the requirements for this degree the students must:
1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following:
a. Complete the California State University General Education‐Breadth pattern (CSU GE
Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer
degree.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
To complete the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree, students must earn a C or better in
required courses for the major. A P (Pass) grade is not acceptable for courses in this degree.
Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular
campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in Science in
Geology for Transfer degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a
bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular
CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases,
1
Geology is the study of Earth using scientific methodology and observation to understand the processes and
phenomena that shape the planet over time. It is an interdisciplinary approach that uses the fundamental
concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics to investigate landforms and the internal processes of Earth.
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer for transfer degree provides a student with the general
requirements for transferring to a CSU or other four-year school to earn a degree in geology, geophysics, or
similarly named earth science field. This program includes eight units of geology course work, two
semesters of chemistry, and a two semesters of calculus. Although it is not required, students are also
encouraged to take two semesters of physics that is typically required for 4-year degree in geology.
Program Outcomes:
Students who complete the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree should be able to:
a. Apply methods of scientific inquiry to investigate the natural world.
b. Collect and analyze data, and synthesize this information into clear reports.
c. Apply mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems and applications.
d. Apply geologic principles to describe how earth materials and landscapes change over time.
e. Describe the basic elements of plate tectonic theory.
2
Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) Template for Geology
CCC Major or Area of Emphasis: Geology
TOP Code: 191400
CSU Major(s): Geology
Total Units: 26 (all units are minimum semester units)
Template # 2004
Rev. 3: 09/01/14
In the four columns to the right under the College Program Requirements, enter the college’s course identifier, title and the
number of units comparable to the course indicated for the TMC. If the course may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or
IGETC, enter the GE Area to which the course is articulated. To review the GE Areas and associated unit requirements, please go
to Chancellor’s Office Academic Affairs page, RESOURCE section located at:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/CurriculumandInstructionUnit/TransferModelCurriculum.aspx
or the ASSIST website: http://web1.assist.org/web-assist/help/help-csu_ge.html.
The units indicated in the template are the minimum semester units required for the prescribed course or list. All courses must be
CSU transferable. All courses with an identified C-ID Descriptor must be submitted to C-ID prior to submission of the
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) proposal to the Chancellor’s Office.
Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer Degree
College Name: College of the Redwoods
TRANSFER MODEL CURRICULUM (TMC)
Course Title (units)
C-ID
Descriptor
REQUIRED CORE: (26 units)
Physical Geology with Lab (4)
OR
GEOL 101
OR
Physical Geology (3)
Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
Historical Geology with Lab (4)
OR
GEOL 100
GEOL 100L
GEOL 111
OR
Historical Geology (3)
Historical Geology Laboratory (1)
General Chemistry for Science Majors
Sequence A (10)
GEOL 110
GEOL 110L
CHEM 120S
Single Variable Calculus I – Early
Transcendentals (4)
AND
Single Variable Calculus II – Early
Transcendentals (4)
MATH 210
OR
Single Variable Calculus I – Late
Transcendentals (4)
AND
Single Variable Calculus II – Late
Transcendentals (4)
OR
MATH 211
OR
Single Variable Calculus Sequence
(2 semesters or 3 quarters) (8)
OR
MATH 900S
Total Units for the Major:
COLLEGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
AND
MATH 220
Course
ID
Course Title
Units
GE Area
CSU
IGETC
GEOL-1
Physical Geology with Lab
4.0
B1
5A
GEOL-2
Historical Geology with Lab
4.0
B1
5A
CHEM1A
General Chemistry
5.0
B1
5A
and
General Chemistry
5
Differential Calculus
4.0
B4
2A
and
Integral Calculus
4.0
CHEM1B
MATH50A
MATH50B
AND
MATH 221
26
Total Units for the Major: 26.0
Total Units that may be double-counted
(The transfer GE Area limits must not be exceeded)
Template # 2004
Geology
1
6.0
6.0
Template Date: 05/23/11
Rev. 1: 04/11/12; Rev. 2: 03/01/13
General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units
39
37
Elective (CSU Transferable) Units
1.0
3.0
Total Degree Units (maximum)
Template # 2004
Geology
2
60
Template Date: 05/23/11
Rev. 1: 04/11/12; Rev. 2: 03/01/13