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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of California’s physical and cultural characteristics.
Physical topics covered include earthquakes,
fires, landslides, floods and volcanoes. Cultural topics
include diversity, immigration, urbanization, agriculture
and economics.
GEOG 104 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
An examination of the world’s countries within their
global regions with emphasis on their physical and
cultural attributes. Variations within and among these
global regions are explored.
GEOG 110 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS(GIS)
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
GIS basics and applications are explored, including
terminology, mapping and problem solving. Current GIS
software applications and GPS navigational systems are
utilized.
GEOG 120 METEOROLOGY
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU (No prerequisite)
A comprehensive study of meteorological principles
which focus on real-time weather situations. Maps and
graphics of current weather data illustrate the basic
components of weather, such as temperature, pressure,
wind, precipitation and severe weather phenomena,
including tornadoes and hurricanes.
GEOG 122 METEOROLOGY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite)
A comprehensive study of meteorological principles
which focus on real-time weather situations. Maps and
graphics of current weather data illustrate the basic
components of weather, such as temperature, pressure,
wind, precipitation and severe weather phenomena,
including tornadoes and hurricanes.
GEOG 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU. UC.
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Geology is the science of the world. It is a broad field
encompassing such diverse specific topics as ground
water management, mining, volcanic processes, and
soil conservation as well as theoretical aspects within
the broader fields of mineralogy, petrology,
paleontology, weathering processes, plate tectonics,
and geologic times. Geology necessarily extracts much
of its knowledge from the related sciences of chemistry,
physics, biology, meteorology, oceanography, and even
astronomy.
Because of its breadth, virtually no construction,
manufacturing, or environmental planning can take
place without considering geological or environmental
principles, and there is a corresponding range of
employment opportunities.
The geological sciences program is a two-year
sequence designed to prepare students for continuing
study at an advanced undergraduate level at a four-year
college or university.
Career Opportunities
Mining Geologist
Environmental Planner
Ground Water Quality Manager
Petroleum Engineer
Paleontologist
Geoarchaeologist
Geological Engineer
Soil Conservationist
Metallurgist
Exogeologist (Astrogeologist)
Geomorphologist
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate in Science, Math/Science
Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in Geological
Sciences. Courses in Geological Sciences may be used
to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Science degree
with a major in Math/Science. See Math/Science for
degree requirements for this major. Courses may also
be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts
degree with a major in Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for
degree requirements for this major.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Geology major
GEOGRAPHY • GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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