Earth Sciences

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Program Description

The Earth Sciences and Physics (PHYS) program at Skagit Valley College is designed to serve the diverse needs of the community by inspiring students with an interest in discovery and a desire for lifelong learning, as well as by promoting critical thinking skills. Interested non-majors, as well as Earth Science, and Environmental Science majors, can choose from introductory level classes in Earth System Science, including: Meteorology, (EASC 102 ), Physical Geology (GEOL& 101 ), Oceanography (OCEA& 101 ). Additional classes include Environmental Geology (GEOL& 110 ) and Geology of the Pacific Northwest (GEOL& 208 ). Prior college-level course work in Earth Sciences is recommended when taking these latter two courses. Students with an interest in the natural history of the Pacific Northwest should also consider taking the spring field experience courses in Western Washington (NASC 160 ) or Eastern Washington (NASC 161 ).

Degree Options

Associate in Science - Transfer Track #1, AS-T 
Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement  

Programs

• Earth Science Concentration Track #1

Courses

• ASTR& 100 - Survey of Astronomy
• ASTR& 101 - Intro to Astronomy
• EASC 102 - Meteorology
• EASC 110 - Energy and Society
• EASC 111 - Matter and Energy in Earth Science
• EASC 120 - Climate Change & Climate Solutions
• EASC 299 - Learning into Action
• GEOL 295 - Geology Integrative Experience Seminar
• GEOL& 100 - Survey of Earth Science
• GEOL& 101 - Intro Physical Geology
• GEOL& 110 - Environmental Geology
• GEOL& 208 - Geology of Pacific NW
• OCEA& 101 - Intro to Oceanography

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