Center for Advanced Study in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CASMNS)
The center includes advanced opportunities in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and physics. Upon successful completion of 12 or more CASMNS credit hours from the designated courses, the student will receive special recognition by the college, and a notation will be included on their official Collin transcript. Research opportunities are available for some students in the program.
Applicants are assessed on the following enrollment requirements and should:
| • | Be highly motivated majors in mathematics or natural science |
| • | Maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 |
| • | Have their transcripts evaluated to ensure that prerequisites have been met |
| • | Be interviewed by a CASMNS instructor |
| • | Be recommended by discipline faculty or be approved to participate by the Dean of Mathematics and Natural Sciences |
Qualified students enrolled in selected sections of these courses may be eligible for CASMNS credit activities:
- BIOL 1406, BIOL1407, and BIOL 1411
- CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, CHEM 2423, and CHEM 2425
- GEOL 1403 and GEOL 1405
- MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2415, MATH 2417, and MATH 2419
- PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402, PHYS 2425, and PHYS 2426
See the course descriptions for complete information on these courses.
Pre-Architecture
Collin offers the general education courses commonly required for students entering a baccalaureate degree program leading to careers in architecture, landscape architecture, building construction, and urban and regional planning.
Recommended courses include:
Design 3 credit hours
ARTS 1311
English 6 credit hours
ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Mathematics 8 credit hours
MATH 2413 and MATH 2414
Physics 8 credit hours
PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1402
Social and Behavioral Science 15 credit hours
GOVT 2301 and GOVT 2302
HIST 1301 and HIST 1302
PSYC 2301
Pre-Health Programs
Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Clinical Lab Sciences, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician's Assistant, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine
Collin offers the courses that are most commonly recommended for the first two years of Pre-Chiropractic, Pre- Dental, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine programs at most colleges and universities. These courses provide a basic foundation in medical science and help establish basic clinical reasoning and clinical skills.
Most English, mathematics and science courses have prerequisite requirements. See the course descriptions to determine the order in which to take these courses. To be assured students make correct choices from the courses listed below and / or to learn of different or additional course requirements from the college or university, students should visit with the Collin academic advisor.
Recommended courses include:
| Biology |
8 - 16 credit hours |
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| BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407 Two (2) sophomore-level Biology courses |
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| Chemistry |
8 - 16 credit hours |
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| CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, CHEM 2423 and/or CHEM 2425 |
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| English |
6 credit hours |
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| ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 | ||
| Mathematics |
3 - 14 credit hours |
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| MATH 1316, MATH 1342, MATH 2413, and / or MATH 2414 |
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| Physics |
0 - 8 credit hours |
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| PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402, PHYS 2425, and / or PHYS 2426 |
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| Social / Behavioral Science |
15 credit hours |
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| ANTH 2351, PSYC 2301, or SOCI 1301 | ||
| GOVT 2301 and GOVT 2302 | ||
| HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 | ||
Pre-Law
Future law school students should take courses that emphasize written and oral skills, research into problems facing society, logical reasoning, and business practices. For this occupation, students should consider taking courses in the following discipline areas:
• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
• English
• History
• Humanities
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Speech
Course selections should always be discussed with the Collin academic advisor to ensure that students take the correct courses for their particular pre-law program.
An applicant for admission to a school of law must have received, or have completed, all requirements for a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of approved standing prior to beginning work in a school of law. Pre-law students are encouraged to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) during the summer before their senior year.
Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.