Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Associate in Science with an Emphasis in Science (60 Hrs.)

The Science Department seeks to prepare students for a professional career by providing a science foundation consisting of a body of information and the ability to use this information to solve problems. Important concepts of this information include the theory and practice of modern laboratory procedures, professional ethics, safety, statistical data handling, and scientific report writing.

The Science Department also seeks to provide non-science majors with an understanding of science as it relates to modern society.

Students who transfer into the Department of Science are expected to take at least two 300- or 400-level courses in their science major.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 18 hours

Communication – 6 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

Or

ENG 143College Composition

3

And one of the following:
HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs.

Social Science Elective (3)

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Mathematics and Science – 6 hrs.

Mathematics Elective (3)

3

Science Elective (3)

3

Content Requirements - 42 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

Electives – 20 hrs.

Elective hours determined in conjunction with advisor and based on student career objectives

Free Electives (20)

20

Sciences Courses – 21 hrs.

Student must complete 21 total hours in science (AST, BIO, CH, FS, GLY, or PH)

Science Elective Courses

21

Total Credit Hours: 60