Associate in Science, Emphasis in Geography - Meteorology

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include:

  • Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits)
  • Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits)
  • Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits)

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:

  • Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits)
  • Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits)
  • Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits)
  • Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits)

For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GIS205 or
(GPH111 and
GPH112)
or
GPH113
Geographic Information Technologies or (Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water and Hazards Lecture and Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, Water and Hazards Laboratory) or Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards CS or NSI in combo w/ GPH112; and NSI in combo w/ GPH111; or NSI, SQ 3–4
MAT220 or
MAT221
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. MA, QNR or MA, QNR 4–5
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM 3
AHM Arts and Humanities AHM 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3
GCU102 Human Geography: Spatial Relationships Between Humans and Culture with Their Environment G, SB, SCB 3
GPH212 Introduction to Meteorology I NSI in combo w/ GPH214; 3
GPH214 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I NSI in combo w/ GPH212; 1
MAT230 or
MAT231
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II QNR, MA or MA, QNR 4–5

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
OCM Oral Communication OCM 3
GPH213 Climate and Weather NSI in combo w/ GPH215; 3
GPH215 Climate and Weather Laboratory NSI in combo w/ GPH213; 1
PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics NSI, SQ 4
AHM Arts and Humanities AHM 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT240 or
MAT241
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MA, QNR or MA, QNR 4–5
PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism NSI, SQ 4
IAM Institutions of the Americas IAM 3
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences SCB 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include:

  • Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits)
  • Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits)
  • Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits)

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:

  • Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits)
  • Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits)
  • Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits)
  • Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits)

For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

Note: Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM 3
GIS205 or
(GPH111 and
GPH112)
or
GPH113
Geographic Information Technologies or (Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water and Hazards Lecture and Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, Water and Hazards Laboratory) or Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards CS or NSI in combo w/ GPH112; and NSI in combo w/ GPH111; or NSI, SQ 3–4
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GCU102 Human Geography: Spatial Relationships Between Humans and Culture with Their Environment Critical course Gateway course G, SB, SCB 3
MAT220 or
MAT221
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Critical course OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. MA, QNR or MA, QNR 4–5

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3
MAT230 or
MAT231
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II QNR, MA or MA, QNR 4–5

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GPH212 Introduction to Meteorology I NSI in combo w/ GPH214; 3
GPH214 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I NSI in combo w/ GPH212; 1
IAM Institutions of the Americas Recommend selecting a course that satisfies ([L] and [HU]) or ([L] and CRE101) requirements simultaneously. IAM 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GPH213 Climate and Weather Fulfills CLAS Science and Society Elective at ASU NSI in combo w/ GPH215; 3
GPH215 Climate and Weather Laboratory NSI in combo w/ GPH213; 1
PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics NSI, SQ 4

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT240 or
MAT241
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MA, QNR or MA, QNR 4–5
PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism NSI, SQ 4

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
OCM Oral Communication OCM 3
AHM Arts and Humanities AHM 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AHM Arts and Humanities AHM 3
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences SCB 3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.