University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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Geophysics, B.S. in Geophysics (TMCC)


Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Geophysics by following the course of study described below.

TMCC Program to be comple​ted - Associate of Science


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 60 units must be taken at a 4-year institution with a minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit the course equivalency guide.
  • See the Geophysics, B.S. in Geophysics program description  for a four-year recommended schedule for completion of degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information


University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

College of Science
Academic Advising 
(775)784-4591
http://www.unr.edu/science/academic-advising
DMSC 411

TMCC Academic Advisement 
(775) 673-7062
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/
Red Mountain Building, Room 111

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (14 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
  • ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units)
     
  • MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
  • Fine Arts/Diversity (3 units) CO7, CO10
  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L * OR
  • CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers (4 units) CO4L *

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
  • ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
     
  • MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
  • GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth (4 units) *
  • Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO6,CO8
  • Elective (1 unit)

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
  • GEOL 102 - Earth and Life Through Time (4 units) *
  • PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab I (1 unit) CO4L *
  • CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units) CO12 * OR
  • GEOG 210 - Introduction to Geotechnology (3 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (16 units)


  • MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
  • PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 * AND
  • PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (1 units) CO4L *
  • Humanities (3 units) CO5 Required:
    • CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units) CO5 OR
    • CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units) CO5 OR
    • CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units) CO5, CO8
  • Elective (6 units) 

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (13-14 units)


Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)


Summer Semester (2-3 units)


Legend


* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.