Academic Programs

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

Upon completion of this course sequence, earth science students will receive an associate in science degree. Additional credit hours may be required for successful transfer depending upon transfer institution of choice. Please speak to your advisor for guidance.

The associate in science degree requires the completion of 64 credit hours. The sample course sequence below includes the required 64 credit hours plus additional courses recommended for this major.

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

First Year
First Semester

GENENG-119

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENESC-102

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENMAT-140

Credit Hours: 6.00

ELEESC-106

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENGEO-140

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-241

Credit Hours: 5.00

ELEESC-100

Credit Hours: 4.00

ELEESC-114

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-124

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEESC-104

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

GENBIO-130

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Credit Hours: 4.00

GENSOS-100

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 7.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	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 * OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline *	3.0
GEN	ESC-102	Weather and Climate ESC-102 Weather and Climate This course emphasizes the dynamics of the atmosphere, focusing 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 for this course. Course Outline	4.0
GEN	MAT-140	Algebra With Trigonometry MAT-140 Algebra With Trigonometry Integrated course covering topics from College Algebra and Trigonometry. Credit not granted for both this course and MAT 129 College Algebra Pathway or MAT 130 College Algebra. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline	6.0
ELE	ESC-106	Introduction to Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Introduction to 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 like coordinate systems, map projections, symbology/data classification, spatial analysis and map layouts (cartography). Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
GEN	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 *	3.0
GEN	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
GEN	MAT-241	Analytical Geometry and Calculus I MAT-241 Analytical Geometry and Calculus 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 *	5.0
ELE	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
ELE	ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline OR
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
ELE	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
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	MAT-124	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway 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. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	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 *	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Fine Arts --- --- IAI Fine Arts	3.0
ELE	--- ---	IAI Humanities --- --- IAI Humanities	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	7.0
GEN	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 OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Life Science --- --- IAI Life Science	4.0
GEN	SOS-100	Maps and Spatial Analysis SOS-100 Maps and Spatial Analysis Course goals are threefold: 1) To help you to think spatially, analytically, and critically; 2) To help you become better problem solvers using maps; and 3) To teach you to use maps and spatial analysis to understand geographic problems. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping CET-065 Data Collection for 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
ELE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship GIS-095 Geospatial Technology Internship A directed field study program whereby students will apply classroom instruction to real-world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community. Students should complete GIS-090 and GIS-091 and arrange for an advisor prior to enrolling in an internship. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
ELE	CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	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
ELE	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

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Suggested Electives
ELE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping CET-065 Data Collection for 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
ELE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship GIS-095 Geospatial Technology Internship A directed field study program whereby students will apply classroom instruction to real-world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community. Students should complete GIS-090 and GIS-091 and arrange for an advisor prior to enrolling in an internship. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
ELE	CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	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
ELE	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

Suggested Electives
ELE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping CET-065 Data Collection for 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
ELE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship GIS-095 Geospatial Technology Internship A directed field study program whereby students will apply classroom instruction to real-world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community. Students should complete GIS-090 and GIS-091 and arrange for an advisor prior to enrolling in an internship. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
ELE	CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	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
ELE	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

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

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