1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Geology
(66 – 72 credits)
Department of Geology
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Why study geology?
Geology is the science of planet Earth. Geologists use elements of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics in interpreting the evolution of the earth and its life forms. Applied geology addresses exploration of earth resources, environmental quality and hazards and practical understanding of the planet on which we live.
Other Degree Options
BS in Geology
BAE in Earth and Space Science, Secondary Education
Minor in Geology
Bachelor of Arts in Geology
Required Courses (31-37 credits)
GEOL 120 Physical Geology–The Solid Earth (5)
GEOL 121 Physical Geology–Surficial Processes (5)
GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) GEOL 311 Earth Materials (4) GEOL 312 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 313 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
GEOL 490 Senior Capstone: Geology Field Camp (10) Requires GEOL 430/431
or GEOL 490 Water and the West (4)
or GEOL 491 Senior Thesis (4)
Required Supporting Courses (10 credits)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) Choose from one of the following supporting courses (5 credits)
BIOL 171 Biology I (5)
GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems I (5)
GEOG 410 Geomorphology (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5) MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5)
PHYS 131 Introductory Physics I (4) and PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
Elective Credits (20)
GEOL 320 Environmental Geology (4) GEOL 360 Geologic Hazards (4) GEOL 408 Invertebrate Paleontology (4)
GEOL 411 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4)
GEOL 430 Structural Geology I (4) GEOL 431 Structural Geology II (4) GEOL 470 Hydrogeology (4) GEOL 496 or GEOL 425 Geology field course or Eastern WA Geology, respectively (up to 5 credits)
Department Chair
Jennifer Thomson, Ph.D
Science Hall 134
Department Assistant
 Carolyn Harbolt
SCI 130
Sample Careers
Park naturalist
Urban regional planner Geological technician

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 102 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INDIVIDUALS, CULTURES AND SOCIETIES (15 credits)
NATURAL WORLD (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General Chem. w/Lab I (6)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM& 162 General Chem. w/Lab II (6)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
GEOL& 101 Physical Geology (5)
GEOL 120 Phys. Geol. – the Solid Earth (5)
VISUAL, LITERARY, AND PERFORMING ARTS (15credits)
ELECTIVES (30 credits)
GEOL& 103 Evolution of the Earth (5)
GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5)
GEOL& 208 Geol. of the Northwest (5)
GEOL 121 Phys. Geol. -Surficial Process (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum)
International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum)
ANTH 113 Africa (5)
ANTH 130 World Cultures (5)
ANTH 135 Intro to Environmental Anth (5)
ANTH& 125 Human Variation (5)
ANTH 275 Medical Anthropology (5)
ART 255 History of the Art of Asia (5)
ENV150 Environmental Issues and Problems I (5)
GEG 260 Geopolitics/Middle East (5)
HIST 120 Survey of African Hist (5)
HIST 208 Tsars and Soviets: Russian Civilization (5)
HIST 251History of China (5)
HUM 261 Japanese Civilization (5)
ISP 101 The Global Society (5)
ISP 110 Intro to Global Studies (5)
ISP 210 The Pacific Century (5)
ISP 220 World Hunger (5)
ISP 251 History of Chinese Civilization (5)
POLS 112 Contemporary World (5)
POLS 220 Comparative Political System (5)
POLS 255 Government and Politics of the Middle East (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
REL 150 Intro to West Religions (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
HUM 105 Intercultural Communication (5)
ISP 105 Intercultural Communications (5)
POLS 213 Women and Politics (5)
PSYC 250 Psyc of African American (5)
PSYC 257 Psychology of Gender (5)
SOC 105 Sociology of Black Americans (5)
SOC 106 Soc of Asian Americans (5)
SOC 150 Race/Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 220 Sex Roles in Society (5)
SPAN 238 Chicano Narrative (5)
WMN 140 Women in American History (5)
WMN 200 Introduction to Gender Studies (5)
WMN 257 Psychology of Gender (5)
AME 150 America’s Ethnic History (5)
AME 151 Societies and Cultures of the U.S.
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
BUS 112 Multi-Cultural Issues in the American Workplace (5)
CMST 205 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 260 Asian American Lit (5)
ENGL 258 Literature of American Culture (5)
ENGL 291 Literature by Women (5)
HIST 131 Asian-American History (5)
HIST 138 Survey of Chicano History (5)
HIST 140 Women in American History (5)
HIST 145 Women, Race and Class (5)
HIST 150 History of American Minorities (5)