Department of Natural Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Geology
Life/Physical Sciences
Physics
Additional Information
The curricula listed for the Division of Communication, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences are designed for the student pursuing the associate of science degree and/or transfer to a university. On the Associate of Science degree, there may be certain specializations in the department for which a package of courses is recommended.
For many of these plans, students are assumed to have proficiency in algebra and trigonometry. If a deficiency exists in these areas, students are advised to take MATH 1314 (College Algebra), and MATH 1316 (Plane Trigonometry) during the summer prior to fall enrollment in the first year. Course plans beginning with MATH 2413 require that students have prior credit in MATH 1314 and MATH 1316 either by course work or proficiency examination.
Students majoring in areas listed above in the Department of Natural Sciences should follow the suggested course plans to satisfy the Associate in Science degree requirements. Some variation of these plans may be necessary to meet baccalaureate requirements at a particular college or university.
Regardless of the area of specialization, the student who plans to transfer should examine the requirements of the college he or she plans to attend.
Various 2+2 degree plans exist with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and other state institutions.
Program Requirements/Restrictions
- Due to falling under the same primary degree plan, students may earn only one when deciding between the following Associate options in Chemistry: (1) Chemistry, (2) Chemical Engineering, or (3) Chemistry with Emphasis in Natural Gas Engineering.