Bachelor of Science in Geosciences

For students attending classes at Arizona Western College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. A maximum of 72 units of community college credit may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The University of Arizona On-line Catalog or contact the Office of Academic Services (621-3336) for additional information.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

CHEMISTRY--9 units

• CHM 151, 154

GEOLOGY--17 units

• GLG 101, 102, 225, 250

MATHEMATICS--15 units

• MAT 181, 182, 220, 225

PHYSICS--12 units

• PHY 221, 222, 223

GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

ENGLISH--6 units

• ENG 101, 102

MATHEMATICS--3 units
This requirement may be fulfilled by completing the mathematics course work listed under the major requirements.

SECOND LANGUAGE--8 units
This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The University of Arizona On-line Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Arizona Western College includes the following:

• FRE 101, 102
• GER 101, 102
• SPA 101, 102

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDY AREAS
One of the study area courses (identified with an * [asterisk] preceding the course number) must focus on gender, class, race or ethnicity.

TRADITIONS AND CULTURES--9 units from List 1 and List 2

LIST 1 (Non-Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete the following:

• ANT 140

LIST 2 (Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete a two-course sequence from the following options:

• Option 1 -- ARH 241, 242
• Option 2 -- HIS 101 or 102 and select one course from HIS 101, 102, 103, 121 or 122

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES--8 units
This requirement may be fulfilled by completing the science course work listed under the major requirements.

INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS--9 units from at least two areas

• Anthropology -- ANT 120, 130
• History -- HIS *230
• Philosophy -- PHI 101, 105
• Psychology -- PSY 101, *170, 270
• Sociology -- SOC 101, *170, *240

ARTS--3 units

• ART 101, 102, 111
• MUS 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111 and 191, 120

LITERATURE--3 units

• ENG 170, 180, 190, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261
• SPA 260

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Last updated March 10, 2000