The instructional program in Chemistry at Texarkana College enables students from a wide range of scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, engineering, agricultural and natural resources, to complete the first two years of study in chemistry. Prerequisite courses for application to pre-professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine may also be completed. The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for this Associate of Science degree with a concentration in chemistry.
Freshman Year
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1302 / 2311 (core) Composition II or Technical & Business Writing | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 (core) United States History I | 3 | HIST 1302 (core) United States History II | 3 | |
| MATH 2413 (core) Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 4 | SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking | 3 | |
| CHEM 1311 + 1111 (core) General Chemistry I + lab | 4 | CHEM 1312 + 1112 (core) General Chemistry II + lab | 4 | |
| EDUC/PSYC 1300 (core) Learning Framework | 3 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 13 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick one: Language, Philosophy, & Culture (core) PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics | 3 | Pick one: Social & Behavioral Science (any core course) PSYC 2308 Child Psychology | 3 | |
| Pick one: PHYS 1301 + 1101 College Physics I + lab PHYS 2325 + 2125 University Physics I + lab | 4 | Pick one: *PHYS 1302 College Physics II *PHYS 2326 University Physics II | 3 | |
| GOVT 2305 (core) Federal Government | 3 | GOVT 2306 (core) Texas Government | 3 | |
| CHEM 2323 + 2123 Organic Chemistry I + lab | 4 | CHEM 2325 + 2125 Organic Chemistry II + lab | 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 | 14 | Total Chemistry AS Total | 16 60 |
*Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution are strongly encouraged to also take PHYS 1102 & PHYS 2126 because the lab will typically be required for a bachelor’s degree; however, PHYS 1102/PHYS 2126 are not required for an AS in Chemistry and will not be eligible for financial aid at Texarkana College.