Degrees Offered - Science (AS)

Record details

The Associate of Science in science is designed for students with a science-related major that does not match the coursework required for the AS in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.  This major would be suitable for students interested in health professions that require an advanced degree such as pharmacy, physical therapy and physician assistant, as well as students interested in engineering.

Catalog Year

2022-2023

Degree Type

AS

Field of Study

Yes

Available Online

No

Available Hybrid

Yes

TSI

Complete

Degree Plan

Major Courses Δ	16 Credits
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods OR MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math OR MATH 2413 Calculus I OR MATH 2414 Calculus II OR MATH 2415 Calculus III OR Two courses from: BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I OR BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II OR BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I OR BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II OR BIOL 2416 Genetics OR BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors OR CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I OR CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II OR CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I OR CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II OR GEOL 1403 Physical Geology OR GEOL 1404 Historical Geology OR PHYS 1401 College Physics OR PHYS 1402 College Physics II OR PHYS 2425 University Physics OR PHYS 2426 University Physics II Select any number of elective hours needed to bring the total semester hours to no fewer than 60.
TJC Core Curriculum	44 Credits
In addition to the Major Courses, the student is required to take 44 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill the major course requirement.	Major Courses: 16 TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
xxxx x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework OR COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing	3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods OR MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math OR MATH 2413 Calculus I OR MATH 2414 Calculus II	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
xxxx x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing	3
HIST 1302 United States History II OR HIST 2301 Texas History	3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods OR MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math OR MATH 2413 Calculus I OR MATH 2414 Calculus II OR MATH 2415 Calculus III	3
xxxx x3xx Social and Behavioral Sciences Core	3

Third Semester	Credit Hours
xxxx x4xx Science Elective*	4
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking OR SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication	3
xxxx x4xx Science Elective*	4

Fourth Semester	Credit Hours
xxxx x4xx Science Elective*	4
GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
xxxx x3xx Lang., Philosophy and Culture Core	3
xxxx x1xx Elective	1
xxx x3xx Creative Arts Core	3

Total Semester Hours	60

Δ Classes chosen in major must be different from courses used for Core requirements.

*Science Electives must be chosen from the following: BIOL 1406/1407/2401/2402/2416/2420; CHEM 1411/1412/2423/2425; GEOL 1403/1404; PHYS 1401/1402/2425/2426.

To receive the degree, the student must make a minimum grade of “C” in all required math and science courses.

Students interested in pre-professional areas (Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, etc.) are encouraged to meet with a TJC academic advisor and an advisor at their intended transfer institution to review course requirements and customize their degree plan accordingly.