Earth System Science, BS (2023-2024) (AS-T Geology)

The AS-T in Geology guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the CHEM 1A , CHEM 1B , GEOL 1 , GEOL 4L , GEOL 7 , MATH 30 , and MATH 31 requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BS in Earth System Science degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AS-T in Geology.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

UDW Directed Self Placement Exercise Completed
Any 100W Course 3 units (WID)
BIOL 10 - The Living World 3 units
GEOL 28 - Geology Outdoors 1 unit
GEOL 111 - Geology and the Environment 3 units (Area R)
PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics OR PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics 4 units
Physical Education 1 unit

2nd Semester (15 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
GEOL 5 - Sustainability, Human Development, and the Earth 3 units
GEOL 130 - Marine Geology 4 units
GEOL 134 - Geomorphology 4 units
Physical Education 1 unit

Year 2

3rd Semester (16 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
GEOL 138 - Hydrogeology 4 units
Upper Division Major Elective Courses (see advisor) 9 total units

4th Semester (14 units)

GEOL 145 - Earth System Science 4 units
Upper Division Major Elective Courses (see advisor) 10 total 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.