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Temple College Associate of Science in Physical Sciences

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (34 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 1(Required for progression) 4 030

MATH 2412 - Precalculus 1, 2 or

MATH 2413 - Calculus I 1(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 4 020

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY) 2 or

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 030

MATH 2413 - Calculus I 1 (if not taken in First Fall) or

MATH 2414 - Calculus II(Required for progression)

 4 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 060

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 14

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080
Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (26 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Mathematics Restrictive Elective 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, See Notes for options) 3 -

PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 1, 2 or

PHYS 2425 - University Physics I 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 4 090

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Physical Science Restrictive Elective 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, See Notes for options) 3 -
Physical Science Restrictive Elective 2, 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor, See Notes for options) 3 -

PHYS 1402 - College Physics II 2 or

PHYS 2426 - University Physics II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 4 090

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Creative Arts Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 070
Total Credit Hours: 13
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AS Physical Sciences degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

Note 3: Mathematics Restrictive Elective: Choose from MATH 2412, MATH 2413, MATH 2414, or MATH 2415. *2nd year PHYS courses will influence this decision.

Note 4: Physical Science Restrictive Elective: Choose from ASTR/PHYS 1303/1103*, ASTR/PHYS 1304/1104*, GEOL 1305/ENVR 1301*, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404, GEOL 1345, GEOL 1347, or MATH 2415 *Credit can only be given for one cross-listed course.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AS PHYSICAL SCIENCES degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in the following areas:

  • Geophysics
  • Meteorology
  • Physics
  • Medical Equipment Design
  • Robotic Technology

Important: AS PHYSICAL SCIENCES students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Environmental Protection Technologist: $37,992 (Bachelor's Degree required)
  • Environmental Scientist: $57,330 (Bachelor's Degree required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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