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Environmental Science (For Transfer to UT Arlington)

Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program  of study. See catalog for official degree requirements. 

DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS                                              

The following are prerequisites courses for MATH 2413.

MATH 1314

MATH 1316

MATH 2412

Total Hours: 10

SEMESTER 1                                                                      

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of "C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

CHOOSE ONE:

• BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I* This is a Core course.
• CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I* This is a Core course. Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course.
• ENVR 1401 – Environmental Science I* This is a Core course. OR
• GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Science Electives should be taken in sequence so as to ensure transfer to UT Arlington, i.e., completing BIOL 1406 & 1407 OR CHEM 1411 & 1412, etc.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
2. At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UT Arlington, to major in Environmental Science.
3. Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with an Environmental Science degree.

Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2                                                                      

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course.

MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II* This is a Core course.
• CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II* This is a Core course.
• ENVR 1402 – Environmental Science II* This is a Core course. OR
• GEOL 1404 – Historical Geology* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Science Electives should be taken in sequence so as to ensure transfer to UT Arlington, i.e., completing BIOL 1406 & 1407 OR CHEM 1411 & 1412, etc.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
2. Ask about transfer advising to discuss options to pursue a bachelor's degree at UT Arlington.

Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 3                                                                      

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Science Electives should be taken in sequence so as to ensure transfer to UT Arlington, i.e., completing BIOL 1406 & 1407 OR CHEM 1411 & 1412, etc.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to UT Arlington.

Total Hours: 6

SEMESTER 4                                                                      

SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ARTS 1301 – Art Application* This is a Core course.
• DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I* OR
• CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I*

CHOOSE ONE:

• PHYS 1401 – College Physics I* OR
• PHYS 2425 – University Physics I*    

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Science Electives should be taken in sequence so as to ensure transfer to UT Arlington, i.e., completing BIOL 1406 & 1407 OR CHEM 1411 & 1412, etc.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at UT Dallas Fall 2022)
2. Check with your advisor for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 5                                                                      

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• PHYS 1402 – College Physics II* OR
• PHYS 2426 – University Physics II*

CHOOSE ONE:

• BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II* OR
• CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II*

CHOOSE ONE:

• ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
• ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Science Electives should be taken in sequence so as to ensure transfer to UT Arlington, i.e., completing BIOL 1406 & 1407 OR CHEM 1411 & 1412, etc.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Science degree. 
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UT Arlington.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 14

PATHWAY TOTAL: 62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS