Associate Degree in Geology (AS) Preprofessional Geology at Chaffey College |
Chaffey College
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Chaffey College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus with 18,736 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Chaffey College
Associate degree
Geology (AS)
Preprofessional Geology
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Unique among the sciences, geology embraces a broad spectrum of scientific inquiry. Geologists systematically amass observation data and measurements to compile and organize the body of knowledge about Earth.
Specialized geological studies apply information and techniques from other sciences and engineering to solve problems of the physical environment. Examples of geological specialties include the following: paleontology, the study of prehistoric biology; mineralogy, the application of chemistry and physics to the mineral kingdom; petrology, the application of chemistry and physics to understanding the origin and history of rocks; engineering geology, the application of geological and engineering information to construction of roads, dams, tunnels, landslide stabilization, etc.; and hydrology, the study of surface and underground water supplies.
Preprofessional Geology
Preprofessional geology is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for transfer as a geology major in junior standing. This is a two-year program leading to an Associate in Science Degree. A career in professional geology normally requires a master of science degree. This program provides the required background for upper division studies in geology. There is an increasing need for career geologists in the following areas: environmental and engineering geology, application of geology to the development of urban and metropolitan areas; hydrology, application of geology to surface and subsurface water resources including protection of water quality and purity; public sector, governmental agencies responsible for the geologic and natural resources of the United States and foreign countries, and public academic and research institutions.
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