Bachelor of Science in Geosciences

For students attending classes at Northland Pioneer 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--8 units

• CHM 151, 152

GEOLOGY--8 units

• GLG 101, 102

MATHEMATICS--11-12 units

• MAT 230, 231, 125 or 232 or 290

GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

ENGLISH--6 units

• ENL 101, 102

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

SECOND LANGUAGE--16 units
This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the second 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 Northland Pioneer College includes the following:

• FRE 101, 102
• GER 101, 102
• LAN 201, 202
• 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 course:

• ANT *205

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

• Option 1 -- ART 115, 116
• Option 2 -- HIS 155 or 156 and select one course from HIS 105, 106, 155 or 156

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 102, 110
• Philosophy -- PHL 101, 105
• Psychology -- PSY 101, 250
• Sociology -- SOC 120, *130

ARTS--3 units

• ART 101, 103, 105, 170
• MUS 100, 103, 135, 150, 280, 285

LITERATURE--3 units

• ENL 220, 221, 233, *234

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Last updated April 18, 2000