2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Oceanography (AS-Track 1) Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate of Science (AS-T) Degree Track 1 , you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school.
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2. Chemistry Course Recommendation
Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.
3. Math Course Recommendation
Choose One Group
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Biology Course Recommendation
Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.
5. Introduction to Oceanography
Action Item: Attend Transfer Fair
1. Attend a transfer fair and determine which universities offers Oceanography and choose an institution to which you want to transfer.
2. Go to the website of your chosen university, go to the School of Oceanography, and look over the specializations of the professors who teach within that department.
3. Find a professor who does research in an area that you’re interested. Using Google Scholar, find one or two papers that this professor has written and read them.
4. Using email, contact the professor and make an appointment to meet with her/him.
5. Arrive at the professor’s office before the time of the meeting. Meet with the professor, introduce yourself, tell her/him that you’re interested in her/his research, mention the paper(s) you read and that you would like to attend the university. Ask if she/he has any advice that might increase your chances of being accepted into the Oceanography Department as a transfer student.
6. Make an appointment with an advisor at the university to which you would like to transfer in order to a) make sure you have or will be taking all of the prerequisites for admissions and, b) ask about the application process and application deadlines for transfer into the School of Oceanography.
6. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: An oceanographer must be able to write grant and research proposals, summarize research, and effectively communicate in writing to various target audiences. The skills you will learn and practice in ENGL& 101 are therefore foundational for your future coursework and oceanographic career.
7. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one
8. Physics Course Recommendation
Take one course per quarter until sequence is finished.
9. Anthropology/Archaeological Course Recommendation
Choose one
10. Introduction Physical Geology
11. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one
12. Additional Recommended Courses
Adjusted Credit Total 118
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