Geology, Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree (AS-T in Geology) provides students with sufficient understanding of geologic concepts to attain upper-division status to transfer into the CSU system. Successful completion of the AS-T in Geology at Monterey Peninsula College guarantees the student acceptance to a California State University (but does not guarantee acceptance to a particular campus or major) to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Geology or related major, in preparation for a career in research, industry, and education. Students must complete the Associate Degree for Transfer requirements to earn the AS-T degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use observations of outcrops and/or landscape morphology to interpret basic geologic history and processes.
- Explain Earth features in terms of surficial processes, tectonics, and human influence.
- Use the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world and use concepts, experiments, and/or theory to explain them.
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| GEOL 2 & 2L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL 3 & 3L | Historical Geology and Historical Geology Lab | 4 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 26 | |
| Additional Requirements | 34 | |
| Complete Cal-GETC pattern and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 transferable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| GEOL 2 & 2L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory | 4 |
| Cal-GETC Area 4 (US-1 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective (COUN 10 or LIBR 50 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B (BIOL 31 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (CSU Requirement) | 3 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 4 (US-2 & 3 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective (CSU/UC Transferable) | 1 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOL 3 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 3L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3B | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 5 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
MPC transfer programs are designed to enable students to complete lower-division requirements in preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution.
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to California State University (CSU) system for any community college student who earns an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), although not to a particular campus or major. Upon transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), students will be required to complete no more than 60 upper-division units to earn a bachelor’s degree in a same or similar major (unless designated as a “high-unit” major).
The following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements must be completed to earn the AA-T or AS-T degree:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units;
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA);
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units as detailed in the Major Requirements;
- Completion of all courses in the major with a grade of C or better (or a “P” if the course is taken on a “Pass/No Pass” basis);
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss transfer pathways and specific university admission requirements. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.