Geotech (Certificate T0677)
Natural Sciences Division
Certificate T0677
Students who obtain the Geotech Certificate will be qualified for entry-level employment opportunities with local government agencies, private firms, and utilities specializing in water resources and water quality, engineering geology, petroleum resources, environmental hazards and remediation and other geotechnical services. Certificate earners will receive hands-on training in field and lab skills necessary for a variety of geotechnical careers. There are no prerequisite skills for the certificate and enrollment will be limited only by available space in the core classes. The Geotech Certificate will allow students to qualify for positions in the geotechnical sector prior to or without obtaining a 4-year degree.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGOR 50 | Soil Science and Management | 3 |
| CHEM 9 | Chemistry of Everyday Life | 3 |
| or CHEM 10 | Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | |
| or CHEM 40 | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| GEOG 10 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 9 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 9L | Environmental Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 24 | Geologic Field Studies: Central California | 4 |
| or GEOL 25 | Geologic Field Studies: Southern California | |
| or GEOL 29 | Special Topics in Field Geology | |
| GEOL 31 | Geotechnical Methods for Geotech | 1 |
| Variable Unit Course. One unit required. | 1 | |
| Work Experience in Geotechnician/Environmental Technician Skills | ||
| GEOL 33 | Geotechnical Methods for Geotech 2 | 1 |
| MATH 100 | Survey of College Mathematics | 3 |
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| or SPCH 1AH | Public Speaking - Honors | |
| Total Units | 33.5-36.5 | |
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| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 9 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 9L | Environmental Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 51 OR MATH 71 5 | ||
| Units | 8 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| Units | 3.5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| GEOG 10 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| AGOR 50 | Soil Science and Management | 3 |
| GEOL 31 | Geotechnical Methods for Geotech | 1 |
| CHEM 10 OR CHEM 40 OR CHEM 9 5 | ||
| Units | 7 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AGOR 71 | Construction Fundamentals | 3 |
| GEOL 33 | Geotechnical Methods for Geotech 2 | 1 |
| GEOL 24 OR GEOL 25 OR GEOL 29 4 | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| GEOL 32 | Work Experience in Geotechnician/Environmental Technician Skills | 4 |
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| student tab, self-service, #45 5 | ||
| GeoTech, Certificate, T0677 7 | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Total Units | 30.5 | |
