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.
Freshman Year
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1302 (core) Composition II | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 (core) United States History I | 3 | HIST 1302 (core) United States History II | 3 | |
| MATH 1316 (core) Plane Trigonometry | 3 | MATH 2413 Calculus I | 4 | |
| CHEM 1311 + 1111 (core) General Chemistry I + lab | 4 | SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking | 3 | |
| 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 | |
| PHYS 2325 + 2125 University Physics I + lab | 4 | PHYS 2326 + 2126 University Physics II + lab | 4 | |
GOVT 2305 (core) Federal Government | 3 | GOVT 2306 (core) Texas Government | 3 | |
| MATH 2414 Calculus II | 4 | Pick one: *MATH 2318 Linear Algebra *MATH 2320 Differential Equations MATH 2415 Calculus III | *3+1/4 | |
| *1 SCH Free Elective Required only if a 3 SCH MATH course is selected in final semester | 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 Engineering / Physics AS Total | 16 60 |