Associate degrees in Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in geology
that will prepare them for transfer to the university and (2) competency in communication,
critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and technological applications.
Program Description:Geology is the study of the earth. The geology department
emphasizes a processoriented approach to studying phenomena which shape the earth‘s
surface, and ultimately impacts all...
The following curriculum will meet the lower-division requirements of most four-year schools in Geology. Upon satisfactory completion of the course work outlined below and graduation with an AS degree from Eastern Arizona College, you may enter upper-division work in any one of several earth science related fields, including general geology, geo-chemistry, hydrology and geophysics.
You should have a firm background in mathematics (including algebra,...
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