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Academic Program Model
Academic Program Model
Earth Science (AS.EASC)
Upon completion of this course sequence, earth science students will receive an associate in science degree.
Consider earning a GIS certificate concurrently with this program. Consult your advisor.
This program follows Math Pathway #4. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway
Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
Course Outline
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ENG-120
Composition I
ENG-120
Composition I
Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.
Course Outline
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3.0
ESC-102
Weather and Climate
ESC-102
Weather and Climate
This course emphasizes the dynamics of the atmosphere with focuses on atmospheric evolution, seasonal controls of climate, human impacts, atmospheric humidity, air pressure, severe weather, and climate classification. Extensive use of Internet resources and software will be required.
Course Outline
4.0
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway
Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab.
Course Outline
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MAT-125
Statistics
MAT-125
Statistics
Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required.
Course Outline
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3.0
BIO-130
Environmental Science
BIO-130
Environmental Science
This course examines the principles that govern natural environments and human interconnections to them. Some topics include resource use, pollution, sustainability, energy, water, food, ecology, evolution, climate change, and population. Laboratory exercises include outdoor field studies and indoor hands-on exercises.
Course Outline
Course Objective
4.0
ESC-106
Intro Geographic Info Systems
ESC-106
Intro Geographic Info Systems
Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcView GIS software program. Course will focus on developing both a theoretical background in the technology and real world applications using GIS techniques.
Course Outline
4.0
Semester Totals
18.0
Second Semester
ENG-121
Composition II
ENG-121
Composition II
Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.
Course Outline
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3.0
ESC-100
Physical Geology
ESC-100
Physical Geology
Physical geology stresses the basic geologic concepts and processes that are responsible for creating and shaping the Earth. Topics covered include: rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, stream erosion, wind erosion, glaciers groundwater, Earth interior, plate tectonics and gravity.
Course Outline
4.0
CET-065
Data Collection GIS Mapping
CET-065
Data Collection GIS Mapping
This class is designed to familiarize students with the theory of the global positioning system and data collection methods associated with geographic information systems.
Course Outline
2.0
ESC-114
Advanced Vector GIS
ESC-114
Advanced Vector GIS
This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcView and ArcInfo. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development.
Course Outline
3.0
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Math Elective
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Math Elective
No Description Available
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3.0
Semester Totals
15.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
GEO-140
World Geography
GEO-140
World Geography
This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates.
Course Outline
3.0
ESC-104
Physical Geography
ESC-104
Physical Geography
Stresses the physical environment of earth. Emphasis is placed upon basic concepts in geography with a focus on the biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Extensive use of Internet resources and software will be required for this course.
Course Outline
3.0
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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F)
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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F)
No Description Available
3.0
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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)
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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)
No Description Available
3.0
Semester Totals
12.0
Second Semester
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
Course Outline
3.0
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Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)
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Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)
No Description Available
3.0
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Electives
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Electives
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4.0
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Science Elective
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Science Elective
No Description Available
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4.0
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Elective
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Elective
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5.0
Semester Totals
19.0
Total Program Hours
64.0
Suggested Electives
PHY-110
Concepts of Physics
PHY-110
Concepts of Physics
Phenomena-oriented course, emphasizing a general understanding of the rules of physics and its connections with culture and society.
Course Outline
4.0
CHM-111
Concepts of Chemistry
CHM-111
Concepts of Chemistry
An introduction to the concepts of chemistry where information is presented to students with little background or no prior interest in chemistry and those students who are not interested in abstract or mathematical theories.
Course Outline
4.0
CIS-101
Internet Systems/Applications
CIS-101
Internet Systems/Applications
An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times)
Course Outline
2.0
CIS-160
Practical Software Application
CIS-160
Practical Software Application
Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Course Outline
3.0
MAT-130
College Algebra
MAT-130
College Algebra
Review of the real number system, radicals, equations, and exponents, relations and functions, logarithms, complex numbers, polynomials, and theory of equations. A graphing calculator is required. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendation.
Course Outline
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3.0
MAT-132
Trigonometry
MAT-132
Trigonometry
Study of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, graphing, solving trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, right triangle trigonometry, application of law of sines and law of cosines, complex numbers and vectors. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendation.
Course Outline
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3.0
MAT-241
Analytical Geom-Calc I
MAT-241
Analytical Geom-Calc I
Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.
Course Outline
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5.0
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