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Curriculum Guides are suggested courses of study which may include more or less than the RSCC degree requirements. They are not intended to represent requirements for any particular college or university. Students should consult articulation agreements, the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer, and their advisor for specific degree requirements.

Please see Articulation for accurate planning

Degree: Associate of Science

This unified basic curriculum in pre-medicine and pre-dentistry is designed to prepare students for schools of medicine and dentistry such as the University of Tennessee or a similar institution, where admission requirements are two years of college experience. Medical college usually requires three or four years of college experience. Roane State students should consult the catalog of the university or professional school of choice and an advisor to determine specific requirements for admission.

First  Year   Hours
BIOL 1110,1120 General Biology I, II 8
CHEM 1110,1120 General Chemistry I, II 8
ENGL 1010,1020 Composition I, II 6
MATH 1910 Calculus I1 4
    Social Science Elective2 3
    First Year Total 29
Second Year    
CHEM 2010,2020 Organic Chemistry I, II 8
ENGL   Sophomore Literature Elective2 3
HIST   History Sequence2 6
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I3 4
SPCH 201 Basic Speech 3
    Humanities Electives2 6
    Social Science Elective2 3
    Second Year Total 33
    TOTAL HOURS 62

1 If mathematics background or ACT score is not adequate, consult an advisor about taking MATH 1730 (Pre-Calculus).
2 For specific course recommendations, students should consult the catalog of the senior institution they plan to attend.
3 Consult an advisor about substituting PHYS 2110 for PHYS 2010. Also check with the senior institution about most recent requirements.

Students pursuing this area of study will be advised by the Mathematics and Sciences Division.


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