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The General Degree requirements for all transfer degrees at Del Mar College are prescribed by the core curriculum guidelines set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Texas law requires that each public college and university identify and requires a core curriculum of 42 credits for its degrees designed to transfer. In addition, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has prescribed eight (8) Foundational Component Areas and a Component Area Option, with a specified number of credits for each.

A student who completes 42-hour core curriculum at Del Mar College may transfer the block of courses to any other Texas public college. That college must count it for their core curriculum. Students who do not complete the entire 42-hour core, but complete the requirements for one or more Foundational Component Areas, may transfer those courses and will receive credit for each of the courses transferred. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that the core curriculum courses they take are correct for their degree plan and for the major at the college or university to which they intend to transfer.

The core curriculum supports the General Education Competencies of Del Mar College as it is structured to develop competencies in critical thinking, communication, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility. The core curriculum is further designed to give students breadth of knowledge in the Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary Studies) and to promote critical thinking skills that are fundamental to higher education.

Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning.

NOTE: Core courses that have a four digit course number beginning with a number “2” are sophomore-level courses.

Core Curriculum Course Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communications Foundational Component Area (6 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively. Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion and audience.

ENGL 1301Composition I

3
ENGL 1302Composition II

3
ENGL 2311Technical and Business Writing

3
SPCH 1311Introduction to Speech Communication

3
SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
SPCH 1321Business and Professional Communication

3

Mathematics Foundational Component Area (3 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on quantitative literacy in logic, patterns and relationships. Courses involve the understanding of key mathematical concepts and the application of appropriate quantitative tools to everyday experience.

MATH 1314College Algebra

3
MATH 1316Plane Trigonometry

3
MATH 1324Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences I

3
MATH 1325Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences II

3
MATH 1332Contemporary Math I

3
MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods

3
MATH 2413Calculus I

4

Life and Physical Sciences Foundational Component Area (6 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining and predicting natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on human experiences.

BIOL 1308General Biology: Fundamentals of Cell Biology

3
BIOL 1309General Biology: Diversity and Environment

3
BIOL 1406Biological Concepts I: Cellular and Molecular

4
BIOL 1407Biological Concepts II: Evolution, Diversity, Structure, Function and Environment

4
BIOL 1408General Biology: Fundamentals of Cell Biology

4
BIOL 1409General Biology: Diversity and Environment

4
BIOL 1414Introduction to Biotechnology I

4
BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4
BIOL 2404Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

4
CHEM 1305Introductory Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1307Introductory Chemistry II

3
CHEM 1405Introductory Chemistry I

4
CHEM 1406Basic Chemistry

4
CHEM 1407Introductory Chemistry II

4
CHEM 1411General Inorganic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 1412General Inorganic Chemistry II

4
GEOL 1301Earth Sciences

3
GEOL 1303Physical Geology

3
GEOL 1304Earth History (Historical Geology)

3
GEOL 1345Oceanography

3
GEOL 1404Earth History

4
PHYS 1303Stars and Galaxies

3
PHYS 1305Introductory Physics I

3
PHYS 1401College Physics I

4
PHYS 1402College Physics II

4
PHYS 2425University Physics I

4
PHYS 2426University Physics II

4

Language, Philosophy and Culture Foundational Component Area (3 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs and other aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures.

ENGL 2321British Literature

3
ENGL 2322British Literature I

3
ENGL 2323British Literature II

3
ENGL 2326American Literature

3
ENGL 2327American Literature I

3
ENGL 2328American Literature II

3
ENGL 2332World Literature I

3
ENGL 2333World Literature II

3
ENGL 2341Forms of Literature

3
ENGL 2351Mexican American Literature

3
PHIL 1301Introduction to Philosophy

3
PHIL 2306Introduction to Ethics

3
PHIL 2307Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

3
PHIL 2321Philosophy of Religion

3

Creative Arts Foundational Component Area (3 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative and innovative communication about works of art.

ARCH 1301Architectural History I

3
ARCH 1302Architectural History II

3
ARTS 1301Art Appreciation

3
ARTS 1303Art History I

3
ARTS 1304Art History II

3
DANC 2303Dance Appreciation

3
DRAM 1310Introduction to Theatre

3
DRAM 2361History of the Theatre I

3
DRAM 2366Introduction to Cinema

3
HUMA 1301Introduction to the Humanities

3
HUMA 1305Introduction to Mexican American Studies

3
HUMA 1311Mexican American Fine Arts Appreciation

3
MUSI 1306Music Appreciation

3
MUSI 1307Music Literature

3
MUSI 1310American Music-History of Rock and Roll

3

American History Foundational Component Area (6 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role.

HIST 1301United States History I

3
HIST 1302United States History II

3
HIST 2301Texas History

3
HIST 2327Mexican American History I (To the United States-Mexico War Era)

3
HIST 2328Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era)

3

Government/Political Science Foundational Component Area (6 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on consideration of the Constitution of the United States and the constitutions of the states, with special emphasis on that of Texas. Courses involve the analysis of governmental institutions, political behavior, civic engagement, and their political and philosophical foundations.

GOVT 2305Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics

3
GOVT 2306Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Foundational Component Area (3 Credit Hours)

Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes us human. Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions and events, examining their impact on the individual, society and culture.

ANTH 2302Introduction to Archaeology

3
ANTH 2346Introduction to Anthropology

3
ARCH 1311Introduction to Architecture

3
COMM 1307Introduction to Mass Communication

3
ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics

3
GEOG 1303World Regional Geography

3
GOVT 2311Mexican American and Latinx Politics

3
HIST 2311Western Civilization I

3
HIST 2312Western Civilization II

3
HIST 2381African-American History

3
PSYC 2301General Psychology

3
SOCI 1301Introductory Sociology

3
SOCI 1306Social Problems

3
SOCI 2301Marriage and the Family

3
SOCI 2319Minority Studies I

3
SOCW 2361Introduction to Social Work

3
TECA 1354Child Growth and Development

3

Component Area Option (6 Credit Hours)

NOTE: At least 3 credits of Component Area Option must be chosen from the 8 Foundational Component Areas. Up to 3 credits may be chosen from Component Area Option list. Courses may count for Foundational Component Area hours or Component Area Option hours, but not both.

BIOL 1108Fundamentals of Cell Biology Laboratory I

1
BIOL 1109Diversity and Environment Laboratory II

1
CHEM 1105Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHEM 1107Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory

1
KINE 1164Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness

1
KINE 1238Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport

2
GEOL 1103Physical Geology Laboratory

1
GEOL 1104Earth History Laboratory

1

Core Objectives. Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will prepare for contemporary challenges by developing and demonstrating the following core objectives:

Critical Thinking Skills:
To include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
Aspect 1: Creative Thinking - Be able to generate/demonstrate original ideas
Aspect 2: Innovation - Be able to apply information in a novel way
Aspect 3: Inquiry - Be able to ask relevant questions
Aspect 4: Analysis - Be able to list/describe the components of information
Aspect 5: Evaluation - Be able to judge the relevance of the components of information
Aspect 6: Synthesis - Be able to integrate/organize information in its functional context
 
Communication Skills:
To include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication
Aspect 1: Written - Be able to develop, interpret and express ideas effectively through written communication
Aspect 2: Oral - Be able to develop, interpret and express ideas effectively through oral communication
Aspect 3: Visual - Be able to develop, interpret and express ideas effectively through visual communication
 
Empirical and Quantitative Skills:
To include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
Aspect 1: Data Collection -Be able to collect data
Aspect 2: Data Manipulation -Be able to manipulate data
Aspect 3: Analysis -Be able to analyze data to draw informed conclusions
 
Teamwork:
To include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
Aspect 1: Points of View - Be able to consider different points of view to support a shared purpose or goal
Aspect 2: Work with others - Be able to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
 
Personal Responsibility:
To include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making
Aspect 1: Be able to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making
 
Social Responsibility:
To include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities
Aspect 1: Intercultural Competence -Be able to demonstrate intercultural competence
Aspect 2: Civic Responsibility -Be able to demonstrate knowledge of civic responsibility
Aspect 3: Engagement - Be able to engage effectively in regional, national, and/or global communities