Associate in Science in Geology

Diablo Valley College

The geology major at Diablo Valley College (DVC) prepares students to transfer to a University of California, California State University, or other baccalaureate-granting college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree in geology or other earth science. The geology major at DVC consists of at least 36 units of study, including 8 units of geology where students will learn the fundamentals of geologic science and gain hands-on experience in geology laboratories. In addition, students will complete a year of calculus courses, a year of chemistry courses, and a year of physics courses that are typically required for a bachelor’s degree at baccalaureate-granting institutions. A list of electives including courses such as California Geology, Maps and Cartography, or Introduction to Field Geology allows the student to explore specific fields of greater interest.

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