Environmental Studies, Geology minor, BS (2024-2025) (AS-T Geology)

The AS-T in Geology guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. The transfer degree in Geology will meet the GEOL 1 , GEOL 7 , BIOL 30 , CHEM 1A , PHYS 2A , and MATH 19 requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BS in Environmental Studies with a Geology minor degree in 60 semester units for students with the AS-T in Geology.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
ENVS 1 - Introduction to Environmental Issues 3 units
ENVS 10 - Life on a Changing Planet 3 units
ENVS 124 /POLS 124 - Introduction to Environmental Law 3 units
Geology Minor Course: GEOL 105 , GEOL 107 , GEOL 111 , GEOL 112 , or GEOL 124 3 units (Area R)
Major Advisor Approved Elective Course 3 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

ENVS 100W - Environmental Research and Writing 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
ENVS 110 - Resource Analysis 4 units
Select one course: ENVS 144 , ENVS 148 , ENVS 154 , ENVS 161 , ENVS 166 , ENVS 173 , ENVS 187 , ENVS 189 , ENVS 190 , or ENVS 270 4 units
Geology Minor Course: GEOL 28 - Geology Outdoors 1 unit
Major Advisor Approved Elective Course 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR ENVS 150 (Area S) if US1 already satisfied 3 units
ENVS 107 /ECON 107 - Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy 4 units
ENVS 185 /URBP 185 - Environmental Impact Analysis 4 units
Select one course: ENVS 144 , ENVS 148 , ENVS 154 , ENVS 161 , ENVS 166 , ENVS 173 , ENVS 187 , ENVS 189 , ENVS 190 , ENVS 191 , or ENVS 270 4 units

4th Semester (15 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR ENVS 159 (Area V) if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
ENVS 117 - Human Ecology 3 units
ENVS 198 - Senior Seminar 4 units
Advisor Approved Upper Division Geology Minor Course 3 units
Physical Education 2 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.