First Year (34 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology 1(Required for progression) | 4 | 030 | ||
| MATH 2412 - Precalculus 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or MATH 2413 - Calculus I 1(Required for progression) |
4 | 020 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 010 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | 010 |
Spring Semester
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology 1(Required for progression) | 4 | 030 | ||
| MATH 2413 - Calculus I 1(Required for progression) (if not taken in First Fall) or MATH 2414 - Calculus II |
4 | - |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 060 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 060 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 080 | ||
| Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 040 |
Second Year (26 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences Restrictive Elective 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, See notes for elective options) | 3 | - | ||
| Geosciences Restrictive Elective 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, See notes for elective options) | 3 | - | ||
| PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or PHYS 2425 - University Physics I 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
4 | 090 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 050 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences Restrictive Elective 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, See notes for elective options) | 3 | - | ||
| PHYS 1402 - College Physics II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) or PHYS 2426 - University Physics II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
4 | 090 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Geosciences degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
Note 3: Geosciences Restrictive Electives: ASTR/PHYS 1304/1104, CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, GEOL 1305/1101 or ENVR 1301/1101, GEOL 1345, GEOL 1347, MATH 2413, or MATH 2415
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Transfer Outlook
AS Geosciences (GEOSCI) can lead to university transfer for:
- Bachelor of Science in Geology
- Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences
- Environmental Science programs
AS GEOSCI is also ideal for students interested in:
- Corporate roles in oil/gas
- Maintaining parks
- Reviewing environmental protection
Important: AS GEOSCI students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor or department chair to determine transferable coursework.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Environmental Protection Technologist: $37,992 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- Conservation Scientist: $51,152 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- Environmental Scientist: $57,330 (Bachelor's Degree required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/