Program: Geosciences (formerly Geology) (Multiple Concentrations) - AS to BS - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2021-2022 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer but will NOT be UTSA degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as WRC 1013 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
Select either MATH 1414 College Algebra (Precal Track) º (ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend) or MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MAT 1073 or MAT 1023, but will NOT be UTSA degree applicable (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** Select either GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology º OR GEOL 1303 Physical Geology (lecture) º AND GEOL 1103 Physical Geology Laboratory º will transfer as ### GEO 1103 and ### GEO 1111 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as WRC 1023 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as UTSA Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as UTSA Creative Arts (50) Core
MATH 2412 - Precalculus º will transfer as MAT 1093 but will NOT be UTSA degree applicable (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** Select either GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology º OR GEOL 1304 Historical Geology Lecture º AND GEOL 1104 Historical Geology Laboratory º will transfer as GEO 1123 and GEO 1131 [UTSA Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
MATH 2413 - Calculus I º will transfer as MAT 1214 [UTSA Mathematics (20) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester IV

Select either PHYS 2425 - University Physics I º OR PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture) AND PHYS 2125 University Physics I Laboratory will transfer as PHY 1943 and PHY 1951 [UTSA Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
MATH 2414 - Calculus II º will transfer as ### MAT 1224 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
Select either CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I º OR CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I º AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I º will transfer as CHE 1103 and CHE 1121 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester V

Select either PHYS 2426 - University Physics II º OR PHYS 2326 University Physics II (Lecture) AND PHYS 2126 University Physics II Laboratory will transfer as PHY 1963 and PHY 1971
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as UTSA Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core
Select either CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II º OR CHEM 1312 General Chemistry Lecture II º AND CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II º will transfer as ### CHE 1113 and ### CHE 1131

Semester VI

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core or the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 73 college-level hours, of which 62 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300, MATH 1314/MATH 1414 and MATH 2412 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the UTSA baccalaureate degree in Geology.

Note: UTSA accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend MATH 1414 for all Pre-Calculus (STEM) Track Programs.

Students may still take the following UTSA degree required course:

Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core or the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but NOT core complete.

UTSA Distinguished Transfer Scholarship

Fall and spring transfer applicants who are transferring 24-66 credit hours and get admitted to UTSA by the Distinguished Transfer Scholarship priority deadline will be given automatic consideration for this scholarship valued up to $6,000* for up to two years or four semesters if renewal eligibility is maintained. The value is awarded on a competitive basis.

This scholarship is competitive so out-of-state and international students can receive a Competitive Scholarship Waiver and pay in-state tuition for every year they hold a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000.

*while funding is available

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

AS Approved Course Requirements

º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement

The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected. The Transfer Advising Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.

To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum. Please check with your advisor for assistance.

Gateway Course(s)

### denotes Gateway Course(s)

Students pursuing this degree at UTSA must successfully complete each of the Gateway Courses with a grade of “C” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution (including any colleges of the Alamo Colleges District), will not be allowed to select this major at UTSA.

Additional UTSA Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTSA:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTSA, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at www.utsa.edu/advise/advisors.html.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTSA requirements for this degree plan from the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.utsa.edu.
Information on Gateway Courses can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/students/gateway.html.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTSA as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with UTSA

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTSA’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to UTSA. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review UTSA’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTSA’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas at San Antonio’s 2020-2022 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on August 9, 2021

Revision Date:

Revised on December 3, 2021

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