Geology

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 64 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Geology course of study at Illinois Central College is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. During the two years at Illinois Central College, the student concentrates on building a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics, and meets the requirements for the Associate in Arts and Science degree. The Geology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for a wide range of career opportunities. In addition to the positions traditionally available in petroleum and coal production, professional careers exist with: (1) governmental agencies, including the U.S. Geologic Survey, state geological surveys, the National Park Service, the Coast and Geodedic Survey, and the Bureau of Mines, (2) planning organizations, (3) environmental agencies, (4) educational institutions, (5) museums, and (6) various industrial firms.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
EASC 116; MATH 165; CHEM 130; ENGL 110

Spring Semester 1:
MATH 222; CHEM 132; ENGL 111; Social Science

Fall Semester 2:
PHYS 120; BIOL 130; Humanities; Fine Arts; Social Science

Spring Semester 2:
PHYS 121; COMM 110; Electives; Social Science; Humanities/Fine Arts

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
BIOL 130	GENERAL ZOOLOGY	4
CHEM 130	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
MATH 165	PRECALCULUS	5
MATH 222	CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I	5
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3
	FINE ARTS *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CHEM 132	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
EASC 116	INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY	4
PHYS 120	GENERAL PHYSICS	5
PHYS 121	GENERAL PHYSICS	5

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	ELECTIVE	1

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

For Program Information Contact:
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365