Geology, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
The Earth and Planetary Sciences department strives to provide our students with the educational background necessary to pursue a successful career and to successfully transition into a 4-year academic program. Earth and planetary science is for explorers! Their discoveries are worlds away and also next door. They study mountains and plains, oceans and atmosphere, the history of the earth and the life it supports, and the origins of the universe. At Santa Barbara City College, Earth and Planetary Sciences students can choose from a wide variety of courses, including Geology, Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). All are designed to prepare them for exciting and rewarding careers.
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree (AS-T in Geology) will provide the foundational knowledge in Geology to students who want to earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Geology. This degree is in compliance with the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act {Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749} and guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer,” a variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. Upon completion of the transfer associate degree, the student is eligible for transfer with junior standing into the California State University (CSU) system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis. Visit www.sb1440.org and https://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ for the latest information about these degrees.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or "P" in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- IGETC-CSU pattern.
- A total of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative CSU transferable GPA of 2.0.
- A total of 15 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| CHEM 155 & CHEM 156 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 10 |
| ERTH 111 | Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology | 3-4 |
| or ERTH 111H | Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology, Honors | |
| ERTH 111L | Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| ERTH 112 | History Of The Earth | 3 |
| ERTH 112L | Historical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 160 | Calculus With Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| Total Units | 28.00-29.00 | |
- Evaluate earth processes and/or earth history, using earth materials and geologic principles
- Classify and interpret rocks, minerals and fossils.
- Recognize and assess geologic processes in the field.
- Read and interpret geologic data.