Required Courses for Graduation with the TAMS Diploma (Traditional Science Track)
Students who complete Calculus II or higher the second semester of their first year are not required to enroll in mathematics courses during the second year.
The Traditional Science Track provides students with a strong background in STEM and is for students considering a career in medicine. Applicants who are interested in pursuing UNT’s 3+4 Pathway to Osteopathic Medicine (https://healthcareers.unt.edu/majors-pathways) should apply for this track.
Course Sequence
| Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
| BIOL 1711, Bio. 1761 (lab) | 5 hours | BIOL 1722 | 3 hours |
| CHEM 1410 (lab) | 4 hours | CHEM 1420 (lab) | 4 hours |
| ENGL 1315 | 3 hours | ENGL 1325 | 3 hours |
| MATH 1650 or 1710 | 5/4 hours | MATH 1710 (or higher) | 4/3 hours |
| Seminar | Seminar | ||
| Total | 16-17 hrs | Total | 13-14 hrs |
| Fall 2 | Spring 2 | ||
| PHYS 1710 (lab) | 4 hours | PHYS 2220 (lab) | 4 hours |
| ENGL 2xxx-4xxx (Literature) | 3 hours | ENGL 2xxx-4xxx (Literature) | 3 hours |
| HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours | HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours |
| MATH 1720 (or higher) | 3 hours | PSCI 2305 or 2306 | 3 hours |
| Seminar | Seminar | ||
| Total | 13 hrs | Total | 13 hrs |
Descriptions for this track's required courses
Electives
Generally, TAMS students who maintain at least a 3.2 GPA are able to take electives after their first semester, provided that their course load does not exceed 19 hours.