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Geology, B.S.: Roadmap 2-year AS-T with Geology (60 units)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program within 60 units. Please consult your Academic Planner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

Term One: 14 units

Term Two: 16 units

GSC 3070 - Introduction to Global Geophysics (2)
GSC 3070L - Introduction to Global Geophysics Laboratory (1)
GSC 3330 - Structural Geology (2)
GSC 3330L - Structural Geology Laboratory (1)
GSC 4910L - Field Module Laboratory (1-2)
Major Required (3)
- BIO 1110 - Life Science (2) AND BIO 1110L - Life Science Laboratory (1) OR
- GSC 2700 - Age of the Dinosaurs (3) [GE 5B]
Major Required (3)
HST 3340 - History of American Institutions and Ideals, 1877-present (3) [GE 3C] [AmInst-A]
- If American Institutions Part A: US History requirement has been satisfied by lower division transferred courses, take any GE Area 3C: Upper Division Arts and Humanities (3)

Year 2

Term Three: 15 units

GSC 3230 - Geomorphology (2)
GSC 3230L - Geomorphology Laboratory (1)
Major Required (4)
- PHY 1210 - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat (3) [GE 5A] AND PHY 1210L - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat Laboratory (1) [GE 5C] OR
- PHY 1510 - Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (3) [GE 5A] AND PHY 1510L - Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory (1) [GE 5C]
Major Electives (2)
- GSC 4100W - Presentation, Writing and Research Skills in the Geosciences (2) OR
- GSC 4610 - Senior Project and Presentation (2) OR
- GSC 4620 - Senior Thesis (2) OR
- GSC 3XXX/4XXX - Any 3000/4000-level GSC course (2)
Major Electives (3)
PLS 4205 - American Political Institutions and Behavior (3) [GE 4C] [AmInst-B]
- If American Institutions Part B U.S. Constitution and California Government requirement has been satisfied by lower division transferred courses, take any GE Area 4C: Upper Division Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)

Term Four: 15 units

GSC 3600 - Hydrogeology (2)
GSC 3600L - Hydrogeology Laboratory (1)
Major Electives (2)
- GSC 4100W - Presentation, Writing and Research Skills in the Geosciences (2) OR
- GSC 4610 - Senior Project and Presentation (2) OR
- GSC 4620 - Senior Thesis (2) OR
- GSC 3XXX/4XXX - Any 3000/4000-level GSC course(s) (2)
Major Electives (3)
Major Electives (3)
Major Electives (3)

Roadmap Notes

Updated October 9, 2023.