2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Associate of Arts in Geology (62 Hours)

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
 
MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4
Or
MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4
 
XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4
XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series (12 hours)

Select 4 out of the five courses

GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3
GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3
GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3
GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3
GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Geology Associate’s Core (8 hours)

Required

GEOL101Physical Geology

4
Or
GEOL107Geology of National Parks

4
 
GEOL102Historical Geology

4

Geology 300- level Electives (10-12 hours)

Choose 10-12 credits required from the following:

GEOL307Structural Geology

4
GEOL314Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

4
GEOL316Paleontology

4
GEOL318Field and Laboratory Methods

4
GEOL319Plate Tectonics

4
GEOL320U.S. Geology Field Experience

1
GEOL321

4
GEOL322Petroleum Geology

3
GEOL399

1-12
GEOL499Advanced Experimental Course

1
GEOL399

1-12
GEOL499Advanced Experimental Course

1

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.