Physical Science - Earth Science

The Physical Science AS degree provides the students with a solid foundation of Physical sciences with emphasis either in Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, or Earth Science. The Program emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving in its approach to learning. Students understand and demonstrate the scientific laws and theories and the applications thereof, in their chosen emphasis. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply scientific method of thinking to analyze and critically evaluate relevant literature and information, and the use of evidence for support; communicate effectively in a variety of ways, such as scientific writing, visualization of data and ideas, or through oral communication; solve quantitative problems, analyze results from data and measurements, form hypotheses from data, test hypotheses; recognize the interdisciplinary nature of science and enjoy the process of learning science.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	PHYS 110	Introduction to Physics	3
MATH 90 or 90+, or the equivalent, or one year of high school algebra with a grade of C or better.	CHEM 110	Elements of General Chemistry	5
	OCEAN 115 or GEOL 101	Oceanography Physical Geology	3 or 3
	ASTRO 110 or ASTRO 120	Astronomy of the Solar System Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies	3 or 3
OCEAN 115 (may be taken concurrently) GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H. (GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H may be taken concurrently) GEOL 102 (may be taken concurrently)	GEOL 102 and OCEAN 116 or GEOL 111 or GEOL 112	Environmental Geology Oceanography Laboratory Physical Geology Laboratory Environmental Geology Lab	3 and 1 or 1 or 1
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2019	GCC Catalog 2019-2020
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.