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Biology, Associate of Science Transfer

Students who successfully complete all Biology, Associate of Science Transfer degree requirements will be able to:

  • Apply the process of science to biological phenomena.
  • Use quantitative reasoning to present evidence-based arguments.
  • Communicate an emerging understanding of the impact of scientific discovery and research on society

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science Transfer degree.

This degree is dependent on students selecting and working with their transfer institution early in the program. Contact an academic advisor for help determining a degree plan.

Core Transfer Map Courses

BI 221ZPrinciples of Biology: Cells

5
CH 221ZGeneral Chemistry I

4
and
CH 227ZGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4
or higher
WR 121ZComposition I

4
Arts & Letters

3
Arts & Letters

3
Social Sciences

3
Social Sciences

3
Cultural Literacy Course
Total Credit Hours:30

Arts & Letters: Choose two (2) courses (two different prefixes) from the Arts and Letters list.

Social Science: Choose two (2) courses (two different prefixes) from the Social Sciences list.

Cultural Literacy: One (1) course from the Core Transfer Map Courses must also be an approved Cultural Literacy course from the Cultural Literacy list.

Additional General Education Courses

WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4
Total Credit Hours:4

Program Courses

Pass/No Pass grades not accepted.

BI 222ZPrinciples of Biology: Organisms

5
BI 223ZPrinciples of Biology: Ecology and Evolution

5
CH 222ZGeneral Chemistry II

4
and
CH 228ZGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CH 223ZGeneral Chemistry III

4
and
CH 229ZGeneral Chemistry III Laboratory

1
MTH 112ZPrecalculus II: Trigonometry

4
PH 201General Physics

5
and
PH 202General Physics

5
and
PH 203General Physics

5
or
PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5
and
PH 212General Physics With Calculus

5
and
PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5
Approved Electives

17
Total Credit Hours:56

Approved Electives: Students should work with an advisor to take additional college-level courses that will apply towards the major, general education, or minor at their intended Oregon public university transfer destination. Students considering a pre-professional degree should consider taking the organic chemistry chemistry sequence. This degree only contains the minimum math required in the Biology major; additional math may be required by the transfer university and should be taken if possible.

Total Credit Hours: 90