The following sequence is suggested for students interested in studying Geology. The breakdown of courses by semester serves as a guide only. Students are urged to consult their academic advisers as soon as possible after enrolling at the College to prepare a program of study suited to their interests and goals. A minimum of 60 credits is required for the A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science) degree.**
| Semester 1 | |
| English Composition I (EN-101) | 3 |
| Mathematics (MA-440 or 441, depending on placement test scores) | 4 |
| Historical Geology (GE-102) or Physical Geology (GE-101) | 4 |
| General Chemistry I (CH-151) | 4 1/2 |
| Sub-total | 15 1/2 |
| Semester 2 | |
| English Composition II (EN-102) | 3 |
| Mathematics (MA-441 or 442) | 4 |
|
Historical Geology (GE-102) or Physical Geology (GE-101) |
4 |
| General Chemistry II (CH-152) | 4 1/2 |
| Sub-total | 15 1/2 |
| Semester 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Speech (SP-211) | 3 |
| History (HI-110, 111, or 112) | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3-4 |
| Health Education (HE-101 or 102) | 1-2 |
| Physical Education or Dance | 1 |
| Advised concentration course‡ | 4 |
| Sub-total | 15-17 |
| Semester 4 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences elective, or Foreign Languages (depending on high school units) |
3-4 |
| Advised concentration course‡ | 6-8 |
| Free elective** | 2 |
| Sub-total | 14-17 |
†Advised concentration courses and electives will be chosen according to the student's special interests and intended senior college, and should be selected with Departmental guidance. Suitable courses include the following:
