Geology, A.S.

The Geology program is designed to help facilitate the student interested in acquiring the basics of Geology and the Scientific Method with lecture, labs, and field courses in order to successfully transfer to a four year institution, while completing general education requirements within four semesters.

All Geology majors need to developers these basic skills:

1. The ability to successfully apply the Scientific Method to problems in the Earth Sciences.
2. The understanding of how Earth’s physical and chemical processes affect all aspects of this planet.
3. The ability to read the landscape in terms of its geological history and explain how that history relates to humans and human behavior in our modern world.

A degree in Geology from Western Wyoming Community College provides the dedicated student with a strong scientific background and the tools necessary to successfully pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Geology at a four-year institution. The program is designed as a stepping stone and, while not directly preparing students for employment, will equip students with a foundation to pursue employment in Survey, Engineering, Hydrology, or many other Earth Science fields.