Program Map for Geology/Geoscience
This program prepares students to transfer into a Bachelor’s degree program in Geology, Earth Science or Physical Oceanography. Most professional Geoscience employment positions require an advanced degree. Geoscientists typically find employment in the areas of research, teaching, natural resources exploration, environmental studies, or engineering. For more information, contact a program advisor. Faculty advisors for Geology and Geoscience are listed below. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can reach out to Steve Grupp, sgrupp@everettcc.edu.
CHECKLISTS
- Geology Interest, AAS DTA Checklist
- Geology AS Checklist
- Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below 
MATH& 151 you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86 → MATH 96 → MATH& 141 → MATH& 142
Note: If you have previously completed Precalculus courses, you may be able to place into MATH& 144 – Precalculus 1 and 2: review
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take STEM 101 - College Success in STEM in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Take GEOL 102, the first course in the 2-quarter Introduction to Geological Science sequence (GEOL 102 has MATH/TS 76 and ENGL/TS/AEP 98 as prerequisites)
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have and to update your plans. This plan will outline your path toward earning an Associate of Science Transfer degree (AS-T). The AS-T Track I option represents the best path toward successfully transferring into a Geoscience Baccalaureate program with Junior standing.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Math, Engineering and Science Student Association (MESSA)
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Pathway so that if you change to another STEM program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Once eligible, start the calculus sequence: MATH& 151 → MATH& 152 Take ENGL& 101 or ENGL& 101D - English Composition I Take GEOL 104, the second course in the 2-quarter Introduction to Geological Science sequence. (The prerequisite for GEOL 104 is GEOL 102) Take the General Chemistry sequence:
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CHEM& 161 → CHEM& 162 → CHEM& 163
Note: CHEM& 161 has a prerequisite of CHEM& 140, a year of high school Chemistry, or passing the Chemistry Placement Test
Take at least one of the following courses as part of the Humanities requirement:
- ART 115 - Drawing I OR ART 123 - Introduction to Studio Art
- CMST& 102* - Introduction to Mass Media
- CMST& 210* - Interpersonal Communication
- CMST& 220* - Public Speaking
- HUM 125* - Negotiating Nature
- PHIL& 101*- Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 110* - Social Ethics
- PHIL& 115* - Critical Thinking
- PHIL 215* - Ethics
Note: To graduate, you will need 15 credits total of Humanities courses and Social Science courses from three different disciplines.
Take least one of the following diversity courses if you did not already take ENGL& 101D:
- ANTH 116D* - Cultures in Context
- ANTH 122D* - Human Diversity
- CMST 204D* - Intercultural Communication
- ECON 101D* - Understanding Economics
- ENGL& 102D* - English Composition II
- GEOG 102D* - World Regional Geography
- GEOG 201D* - Cultural Geography
- POLS 210D* - The Politics of Diversity
- PSYC 210D* - Human Sexuality
Note: A Diversity course can be used to satisfy a Humanities or Social Science requirement
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed. Your plan should lead to the completion of all requirements for an Associate of Science Transfer (AS-T) Track I degree.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as the Math, Engineering and Science Student Association (MESSA)
Complete your Associate of Science Transfer (AS-T) Track I degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Continue the calculus sequence:
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MATH& 152 → MATH& 163
Take one of the following 3-quarter physics sequences:
- General Physics: PHYS& 114 → PHYS 115 → PHYS& 116
- Engineering Physics: PHYS& 231/241 → PHYS& 232/242 → PHYS& 233/243
Notes:
- The 200-level Physics course sequence may be preferable for most Baccalaureate programs, but has Calculus prerequisites. Consult with your faculty program advisor.
- PHYS& 241 has a prerequisite of PHYS& 114 or passing the Physics Placement Test
Take at least one of the following courses as part of the Social Science requirement:
- ANTH& 115* - Our Place in Nature
- BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business
- ECON 101D* - Understanding Economics
- GEOG 101* - Introduction to Geography
- GEOG 102D* - World Regional Geography
- GEOG 200* - Economic Geography
- GEOG 201D* - Cultural Geography
- PHIL& 101*- Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL& 115*- Critical Thinking
- POLS& 101*- Introduction to Political Science
- POLS& 202*- American Government
- PSYC& 100*- General Psychology
- SOC& 101* - Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 230* - Human Ecology
Note: To graduate, you will need 15 credits total of Humanities and Social Science courses from three different disciplines.
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss your options for transferring to a Baccalaureate Geosciences program
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
Take at least one more of the following courses:
- MATH& 163 - Calculus 3
- MATH 260 - Linear Algebra
- MATH 261 - Differential Equations
- MATH& 264 - Calculus 4
Note: MATH 260, MATH 261, and MATH& 264 all have MATH& 163 as a prerequisite.
Take at least one more Humanities or Social Science course. See Phases Two and Three for specific course recommendations. Take additional courses to reach 90 total college-level credits. The following courses are recommended:
- ASTR& 101* - Introduction to Astronomy
- ASTR& 115* - Stars, Galaxies and Cosmos
- ASTR 122* - Life in the Universe
- ATM S 101* - Weather
- BIOL& 100* - Survey of Biology
- BIOL 130* - Marine Biology of the Pacific Northwest
- BOT 113* - Plants of the Pacific Northwest
- CS 110* - Introduction to Computer Science
- CS& 131* - Computer Science I C++ → CS 132* - Computer Science II C++
- CS& 141* - Computer Science I Java → CS 143* - Computer Science II Java
- ENGL& 102* - English Composition II
- ENVS& 101* - Introduction to Environmental Science with Lab
- GEOL& 103* - Historical Geology
- GEOL& 110* - Environmental Geology
- GEOL& 208* - Geology of the Pacific NW
- MATH& 146* - Introduction to Statistics
- OCEA& 101* - Introduction to Oceanography w/Lab
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all Associate of Science Transfer degree requirements are met are met.