Academic Program Model

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 arts degree requires the complete 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.

Catalog Term Year: 2023 Fall

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway * OR
ENG-120	Composition I *	3.0
ESC-102	Weather and Climate	4.0
MAT-140	Algebra With Trigonometry	6.0
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
GEO-140	World Geography	3.0
	Semester Totals	20.0
Second Semester
ENG-121	Composition II *	3.0
--- ---	IAI Humanities	3.0
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
ESC-100	Physical Geology	4.0
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
--- ---	Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals	18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ESC-104	Physical Geography	3.0
COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication	3.0
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
MAT-125	Statistics *	3.0
--- ---	IAI Fine Arts	3.0
--- ---	Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0
Second Semester
--- ---	Transfer Elective	2.0
BIO-130	Environmental Science OR
--- ---	IAI Life Science	4.0
--- ---	IAI Social Science	3.0
--- ---	Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals	12.0

Total Program Hours

65.0

Suggested Electives
CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping	2.0
GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship	3.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Applications	3.0
CHM-111	Concepts of Chemistry	4.0
PHY-110	Concepts of Physics	4.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Earth Science (AS.EASC)

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