Geology Emphasis, AS - with Portland State University
Program Code: AS.PSUGEOLOGY
The Associate of Science with an emphasis in Geology prepares students to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Courses establish the foundations in understanding of plate tectonics, geologic time, rock and mineral systems, rock and mineral identification, seismology, fossil formation, surface processes, map reading and geologic structures.
For information contact Sarah Hoover, 503-594-3354 or sarah@clackamas.edu
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- assess geological environments and explain human impact on the environment, hazards associated with them and how these hazards affect society;
- use geologic tools to gather, assess, interpret and explain data relative to a geologic setting, tools include: rocks and minerals, maps, fossils compasses and GPS;
- communicate complex ideas by demonstrating an ability to gather and analyze data, construct evidence-based arguments and critically evaluate information;
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles that guide the science of geology, these include: plate tectonics, Earth’s structure, seismology, rock and mineral formation, rock and mineral identification, fossil formation, geologic time and dating, surface processes, and Earth’s history.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Credits | |
| COMM-111Z | Public Speaking | 4.00 |
| G-201 | General Geology | 4.00 |
& G-201L General Geology Lab | ||
| MTH-095 or placement in MTH-111Z 1 | ||
| WR-121Z | Composition I | 4.00 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Winter Term | ||
| CS-120 | Survey of Computing | 4.00 |
| G-202 | General Geology | 4.00 |
& G-202L General Geology Lab | ||
| MTH-111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4.00 |
| WR-122Z | Composition II | 4.00 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| G-203 | General Geology | 4.00 |
& G-203L General Geology Lab | ||
| MTH-112Z | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 4.00 |
| General Elective | 3.00-4.00 | |
| Credits | 11-12 | |
| Summer Term Option | ||
| G-145 or G-148 | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| MTH-251 | Calculus I | 5.00 |
| PH-201 | General Physics | 5.00 |
| Social Science General Education Elective | 4.00 | |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 4.00 | |
| Preparatory Chemistry | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Winter Term | ||
| CH-221 | General Chemistry | 5.00 |
| MTH-252 | Calculus II | 5.00 |
| Social Science General Education Elective | 4.00 | |
| General Elective 3 | 3.00-4.00 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| CH-222 | General Chemistry | 5.00 |
| COMM-140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4.00 |
| STAT-243Z | Elementary Statistics I | 4.00 |
| General Elective (if not taken summer term) | 3.00-4.00 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Total Credits | 90-93 | |
General Electives
Any 3-4 credit course 100 level or above
Recommended courses that would complement upper division courses at Portland State University include:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH-253 | Calculus III | 5.00 |
| MTH-256 | Differential Equations | 4.00 |
World Languages: ASL, FR, GER, SPN
GIS Courses
- 1
MTH-095 Algebra III does not count toward the degree
- 2
Take CH-150 Preparatory Chemistry if needed to meet requisites for CH-221 General Chemistry
- 3
BI-165D Natural History of the Western Deserts recommended if summer courses not taken
Social Science Electives
Any Social Science General Education course as listed in the AAOT
Recommended:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-101 | Physical Anthropology | 4.00 |
| ANT-102 | Archaeology & Prehistory | 4.00 |
| GEO-100 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-130 | Introduction to Environmental Geography | 4.00 |
| GEO-208 | Geography of the United States & Canada | 4.00 |
| HST-137 | History of Science, Medicine, & Technology in Western Civilization | 4.00 |
| PS-297 | Introduction to Environmental Politics | 4.00 |