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    Dec 10, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

Geoscience/Earth Science Transfer Pathway


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The following are course recommendations for students who plan on transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in geology or related fields.

Recommended Courses


1st Semester


17 - 18 credits


2nd Semester


16 credits


3rd Semester


15 credits


4th Semester


  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • Advanced Math Elective Credit Hours: 3-4 4
  • Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3

13 - 14 credits


Total = 61 - 63 Credits


1 May take MATH 164 - Precalculus  in place of MATH 157 - College Algebra  and MATH 159 - Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry  

2 See the computer skills alternatives listed in the college catalog.

3 Choose from GEOG 151 - Elements of Physical Geography , BIOL 156 - Introduction to Environmental Science , or ASTRN 151 - Introduction to Astronomy  or PHYSC 151 - Physical Science  or MET 151 - Introduction to Meteorology & Climate .

4 Choose from MATH 162 - Introduction to Statistics , MATH 172 - Calculus II , MATH 251 - Introduction to Linear Algebra , MATH 271 - Calculus III , or MATH 273 - Introduction to Differential Equations  

Transfer Information:

Transfer Institutions may require different courses for this transfer program. Students should tailor their MCCC program as closely as possible to the requirements at their four-year school of choice. Meet with an Enrollment Services representative for more information.

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