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 which 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 |
Total | 17 |
Second Semester | Hours |
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 |
Total | 13 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester | Hours |
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 | |
Total | 14 |
Second Semester | Hours |
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 |