Apr 02, 2026

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

University Transfer - Associate in Science, AS - Course Sequence

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The following list is a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance.

A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.

The Associate in Science degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year program and students who wish to broaden their general knowledge. The degree stresses mathematics and natural and physical sciences.

Biology Track

First Semester - Fall

Fall 1
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
Fall 2
ENG 102 - English Composition II Credit: 3
BIO 101 - Biological Science I Credit: 4

Total: 13

Second Semester - Spring

Spring 1
MAT 140 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Credit: 4
* SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
Spring 2
BIO 102 - Biological Science II Credit: 4
* PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3

Total: 14

Third Semester - Fall

Fall 1
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
* ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation Credit: 3
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4
Fall 2
CHM 110 - College Chemistry I Credit: 4
* HIS 104 - World History I Credit: 3
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4

Total: 20-22

Fourth Semester - Spring

Spring 1
CHM 111 - College Chemistry II Credit: 4
PHY 221 - University Physics I Credit: 4
Spring 2
PHY 222 - University Physics II Credit: 4
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4

Total: 15-16

Total: 62-65

*Additional Options:

SPC 205 - Public Speaking (Select from Communication or Literature)

PSY 201 - General Psychology (Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences)

ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation (Select from Humanities)

HIS 104 - World History I (Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Requirement)

**Add up all credits generated by courses in the categories above and take enough additional credit hours to complete a minimum of 60 hours. Hours beyond the number required in Communication, Social Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Languages and Humanities categories will count toward the general elective hours. Up to twelve hours of nonequivalent transfer credit also may be used. Any course listed in the Catalog as a nondegree course cannot be counted towards General Electives. It is strongly recommended that students choose courses that transfer to their chosen four-year college or university. See your transfer advisor for help in selecting appropriate electives.

Note: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year program at a public institution in South Carolina should consider completing HIS 201 or PSC 201 to fulfill the REACH Act requirement at the transfer institution

Chemistry Track

First Semester - Fall

Fall 1
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
Fall 2
ENG 102 - English Composition II Credit: 3
MAT 140 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Credit: 4

Total: 13

Second Semester - Spring

Spring 1
CHM 110 - College Chemistry I Credit: 4
* SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
Spring 2
CHM 111 - College Chemistry II Credit: 4
* PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3

Total: 14

Third Semester - Fall

Fall 1
CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit: 4
* ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation Credit: 3
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4
Fall 2
CHM 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credit: 4
* HIS 104 - World History I Credit: 3
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4

Total: 20-22

Fourth Semester - Spring

Spring 1
PHY 221 - University Physics I Credit: 4
Select from Humanities, Social Sciences or Languages Credit: 3-4
Spring 2
PHY 222 - University Physics II Credit: 4
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4

Total: 14-16

Total: 61-65

*Additional Options:

SPC 205 - Public Speaking (Select from Communication or Literature)

PSY 201 - General Psychology (Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences)

ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation (Select from Humanities)

HIS 104 - World History I (Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/LanguagesRequirement)

Math/Engineering/Computer Science Track

First Semester - Fall

Fall 1
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
Fall 2
ENG 102 - English Composition II Credit: 3
MAT 140 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Credit: 4

Total: 13

Second Semester - Spring

Spring 1
MAT 141 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus II Credit: 4
* SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
Spring 2
MAT 240 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus III Credit: 4
* PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3

Total: 14

Third Semester - Fall

Fall 1
MAT 242 - Differential Equations Credit: 4
* ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation Credit: 3
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4
Fall 2
* PHY 221 - University Physics I Credit: 4
* HIS 104 - World History I Credit: 3
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4

Total: 20-22

Fourth Semester - Spring

Spring 1
PHY 222 - University Physics II Credit: 4
Select from Humanities, Social Sciences or Languages Credit: 3-4
Spring 2
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4
**Select from General Elective Credit: 3-4

Total: 13-16

Total: 60-65

*Additional Options:

SPC 205 - Public Speaking (Select from Communication or Literature)

PSY 201 - General Psychology (Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences)

ART 101 - Art History and Appreciation (Select from Humanities)

PHY 221 - University Physics I (Select from Lab Science Requirement)

HIS 104 - World History I (Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Requirement)

**Add up all credits generated by courses in the categories above and take enough additional credit hours to complete a minimum of 60 hours. Hours beyond the number required in Communication, Social Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Languages and Humanities categories will count toward the general elective hours. Up to twelve hours of non-equivalent transfer credit also may be used. Any course listed in the Catalog as a nondegree course cannot be counted towards General Electives. It is strongly recommended that students choose courses that transfer to their chosen four-year college or university. See your transfer advisor for help in selecting appropriate electives.

Note: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year program at a public institution in South Carolina should consider completing HIS 201 or PSC 201 to fulfill the REACH Act requirement at the transfer institution.