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Due to flooding, the PCC Durango Site will be on remote status Tuesday, Nov. 3. Mancos Campus will be open with regular classes. Don't travel if unsafe. Durango Site students should check D2L for specific class instructions.

Mancos Campus will be open: If you live in La Plata or Archuleta counties, you are not expected to come to the Mancos campus for either work or class even though the campus is open. You are encouraged to attend remotely, if possible. You will not be penalized when travel is potentially unsafe.

Durango Site remote status day: Classes will be held remotely. Classes that cannot be held remotely are canceled. Student services are offered remotely where possible. On-site services are closed.

  • Students: Do not report to campus. Check MyCourses (D2L) prior to scheduled class times. Attend classes remotely at the regularly scheduled time. Lab or studio material may be offered online or canceled and made up at a later date. Internships and clinicals may be required to report; check with the instructor, clinical coordinator or field work supervisor.
  • Faculty and instructors: Do not report to campus. Instructors will teach class from home or offer content asynchronously. Classes that cannot be taught remotely will be canceled and made up later. Direct supervisors will reach out to their staff.
  • Staff: Do not report to campus. Work remotely as directed by supervisors. Essential staff will report as directed by their supervisor. Admin leave may apply if job duties must be performed on campus and the employee cannot work.


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Geology

Why PCC?

Completing your Associate of Science degree in Geology at PCC will allow you to take the same entry-level courses you’d study at a university. You’ll save thousands of dollars and enjoy the benefits of smaller class sizes and personalized attention from your instructors. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to transfer as a junior to one of the following four-year schools in Colorado to complete your bachelor’s degree in these areas:

  • Adams State University (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, Earth Sciences, Geology emphasis)
  • Colorado Mesa University (BS, Geosciences, Geology concentration)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (BS, Geology, Geology concentration)
  • Fort Lewis College (BS, Geology, Geology option)
  • University of Colorado-Boulder (BA, Geology)
  • University of Northern Colorado (BS, Earth Sciences, Geology emphasis)
  • Western State Colorado University (BA, Geology, Geology emphasis)

What will I learn?

Geology is the study of the Earth, its rocks, and the ways that they change over time. Geology students explore the movement of the Earth’s crust, the history of life on Earth, and past climates. This is important for mineral and fossil fuel exploration, managing water resources, and solving environmental problems. This program introduces you to geology and includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. The AS degree in Geology prepares you to complete the second half of a bachelor’s degree in Biology at a four-year university.

Degree requirements

Total credits: 60

General education core requirements – 36 credits
Additional required science and mathematics courses – 23 credits
Elective – 1 credit (determined by transferring institution)

Degree & Certificate Offerings in Geology:

Program Information

Location
Online
Pueblo Campus
Southwest
Fremont Campus
Pathway
Science, Engineering & Math
Awards
AS
Course Availability
Day
Program Start
Every Semester
Program Length
4 Semesters

Contact

Department Chair
Nicholas Alfonso, Ph.D.
719-549-3296
Nicholas.Alfonso@pueblocc.edu

Assistant Department Chair
Shanda Vidmar
719-549-3428
Shanda.Vidmar@pueblocc.edu