Engineering / Physics Associate of Science

Engineers are involved in the design of products, the advance of technology, and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. The types of engineering are extremely diverse, including chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, bioengineering, and many others. Texarkana College offers the first two years of a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. The following is a suggested course of study that will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Science degree at Texarkana College.

Resources

Freshman Year

First Semester Hours
ENGL 1301 (core)
Composition I
3
HIST 1301 (core)
United States History I
3
MATH 1316 (core)
Plane Trigonometry
3
CHEM 1311 + 1111 (core)
General Chemistry I + lab
4
EDUC/PSYC 1300 (core)
Learning Framework
3
Total17
Second SemesterHours
ENGL 1302 (core)
Composition II
3
HIST 1302 (core)
United States History II
3
MATH 2413
Calculus I
4
SPCH 1315 (core)
Public Speaking
3
Total13

Sophomore Year

First SemesterHours
Pick one: Language, Philosophy, & Culture (core)
ENGL 2327 / 2328 American Literature I/II
ENGL 2332 / 2333 World Literature I/II
HIST 2321 / 2322 World Civilizations I/II
PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
3
PHYS 2325 + 2125
University Physics I + lab
4
GOVT 2305 (core)
Federal Government
3
MATH 2414
Calculus II
4
*1 SCH Free Elective Required only if a 3 SCH MATH course is selected in final semester 
Total14
Second SemesterHours
Pick one: Social & Behavioral Science (any core course)
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology
3
PHYS 2326 + 2126
University Physics II + lab
4
GOVT 2306 (core)
Texas Government
3
Pick one:
*MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
*MATH 2320 Differential Equations  
MATH 2415 Calculus III
*3+1/4
Pick one: Creative Arts (any core course)
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
DRAM 1310 Theatre Appreciation
DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation
MUSI 1306
Music Appreciation
3
Total
Engineering / Physics AS Total
16
60