Geology Certificate of Achievement

Effective Fall 2019

This Certificate of Achievement in Geology signifies that students have received basic knowledge in geological sciences and skills, which facilitate paraprofessional employment such as geological technician and geological field assistant. The certificate also provides a good foundation for continued study in the field of geology.

Required Core: Select Four (12-13 units) Units

Course	Units
GEOL 1 (Physical Geology)	3
GEOL 2 * (Historical Geology with Lab)	4
GEOL 5 (Environmental Geology: Hazards & Disasters)	3
GEOL 7 (Environmental Geology: Resources, Use Impact & Pollution)	3
GEOL 12 (Introduction to Oceanography)	3

 

List A: Select One, Unless GEOL 2 is Completed (0-1 Units)

Course	Units
GEOL 1L (Physical Geology Laboratory)	1
GEOL 12L (Intro to Oceanography Lab)	1

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	13

* If GEOL 2 is selected List A is not required