Earth Science
Division: Science
and Technology
Office: 18-109
Phone: (650) 306-3291
Email: canscitech@smccd.edu
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
Associate in Science Degree
Transfer Program
A major in earth science prepares students for further study in the areas of geology, oceanography, meteorology and earth science. Each of these fields study features of the earth.
Study of the earth science prepares students for careers in real estate appraisal, location expertise, forestry technician, park ranger, hazardous waste planner, teacher, cartographer, GIS specialist, map librarian, community developer, weather forecaster, outdoor guide, soil conservationist, hydrologist, among others.
Associate in Science - Earth Science (Pending State Approval)
| Core and Selective Requirements Choose a minimum of 30 units from the following: |
Units |
|---|---|
| 1. Choose a minimum of 7 units from the following: | |
| GEOL 100/101 Introduction to Geology/Lab | 3/1 |
| OCEN 100/101 Oceanography/Lab | 3/1 |
| METE 100 Meteorology - Weather Processes | 3 |
| 2. Choose a minimum of 23 units from the following: | |
| CHEM 210/220 General Chemistry I/II | 5/5 |
| GEOG 100 Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 110 Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOL 100/101 Introduction to Geology/Lab | 3/1 |
| MATH 200 Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 241/242 Applied Calculus/Applied Calculus II or MATH 251/252 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I/II |
5/3 or 5/5 |
| OCEN 100/101 Oceanography/Lab 3/1 | |
| PHYS 210/220 General Physics I/II or PHYS 250/260/270 Physics with Calculus I/II/III |
4/4 or 4/4/4 |
| METE 100 Meteorology - Weather Processes | 3 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 30* |
TRANSFER PROGRAM - Earth science
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in the areas related to Earth Science. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.
* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree
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