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Science - Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering/Physics Track
Associate of Science · Pre-Engineering/Physics Track
Statement of Purpose
TSC’s associate degrees in science are designed for students seeking career pathways in the scientific community, including the fields of healthcare and education. Students may choose from three associate of science degree options: biology, chemistry, or physics.
The science program is dedicated to providing students with innovative and applied knowledge as they enroll in interactive laboratories, such as microbiology, chemistry, and physics which involve hands-on instruction and practical techniques useful in science-based careers. These courses are essential, especially for programs in the medical disciplines and entry level technical positions.
Upon successful completion of the program, students may earn:
- Associate of Science - Chemistry
- Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering/Physics
- Associate of Science - Biology
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates of the AS Science Program will be able to describe the hierarchy of the organization of life.
- Graduates of the AS Science Program will be able to describe the basic concepts of chemistry.
- Graduates of the AS Science Program will be able to solve dot and cross product vector problems.
- Graduates of the AS Science Program will be able to apply the principles and concepts of the classical mechanics.
Program of Study
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| or | ||
| HIST-2327 | Mexican-American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era) | 3 |
| MATH-2412 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 4 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| CHEM-1311 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| or | ||
| HIST-2328 | Mexican-American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era) | 3 |
| MATH-2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Component Area Option Elective | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1312 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM-1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Elective | 3 |
| MATH-2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-2325 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS-2125 | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Creative Arts Elective | 3 |
| PHYS-2326 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS-2126 | University Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM-2289 | Academic CO-OP (Research and Design) | 2 |
Notes
ENGL-1301, MATH-2412, CHEM-1311, CHEM-1111, MATH-2413, CHEM-1312, CHEM-1112, MATH-2414, PHYS-2325, PHYS-2125, PHYS-2326, PHYS-2126, and CHEM-2289: Grade of C or better is required for graduation
XXXX-X3XX (Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective), XXXX-X3XX (Component Area Option Elective), XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective), and XXXX-X3XX (Creative Arts Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum
HIST-1301, HIST-2327, HIST-1302, and HIST-2328:- Courses must be taken in sequence: United States History I and United States History II or Mexican American History I and Mexican American History II.
This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.
Credit Hours
- 60 credit hours — stated in the catalog
- 60 credit hours — total of the courses listed above (calculated, alternatives counted once)
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