Hydrogeology, B.S. in Hydrogeology (TMCC)

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

TMCC Program to be completed - AS Geology

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 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken 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 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 Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Hydrogeology, B.S. in Hydrogeology program description for more information on 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.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science
Academic Advising
(775)784-4591
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/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) OR
ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced (5 units)
MATH 127 - Pre-Calculus II (3 units) CO2 *
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L *
GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth (4 units) CO4L *

Associate’s Second Semester (17 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
Fine Arts/TMCC Diversity (3 units) CO7, CO10 Recommended:
- THTR 210 - Theatre: a Cultural Context (3 units) CO7, CO10
GEOL 206 - Geology of Geothermal Energy Resources (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (16 units)

MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) CO2 *
GEOL 102 - Earth and Life Through Time (4 units) *
GEOL 260 - Introduction to Field Methods (2 units) *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) * AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (1 unit) CO4, CO4L *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (13 units)

GEOG 106- Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 units) *
CH 203 - American Experience and Constitutional Change (3 units) CO5, CO8
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 * AND
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (1 unit) CO4L*
ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6 OR

ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units) CO6

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (17 units)

GPH 492 - Applied Geophysics (4 units) CO13, CO14
Ethics (3 units) CO12
Professional Electives (6 units)
NRES 482 - Small Watershed Hydrology (4 units) CO14

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

** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

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.