The Biology Transfer Pathway A.S. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Biology bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities* enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
*Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Degrees
A.S., Biology Transfer Pathway – 60 credits
Earning an Associate of Science in Biology will prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences.
Program Planning GuideBiology Transfer Pathway Curriculum – 28 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BIOL 1154 | Prinicples of Biology I | 4 cr |
BIOL 1155 | Prinicples of Biology II | 5 cr |
BIOL 2303 | Genetics1 | 5 cr |
BIOL 2306 OR
BIOL 2205 |
General Ecology2 OR
Microbiology3 |
4 cr |
CHEM 1061 | Principles of Chemistry I | 5 cr |
CHEM 1062 | Principles of Chemistry II | 5 cr |
Total Credits: | 28 |
General Education Curriculum – 32 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills | 4 cr |
ENG 1111 OR
ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing OR
The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
COMM 1100 OR
COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication OR
Public Speaking OR Small Group Communication |
3 cr |
MnTC Goal 4 elective | MATH1118 or higher level to fufill at least 8 credits | 8 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
General electives | (MnTC courses only) | 8 - 9 cr |
Total Credits: | 32 | |
1 BIOL 2303: Genetics is only offered in Spring Semesters, odd years
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Recommended Elective Courses
Should be tailored to specific major track and transfer university:
- GIS/Geography
- Geology or Earth sciences
- Higher level math courses, such as Calculus and Statistics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Organic Chemistry I and II
- Physics
- Environmental Science
- Microeconomics
Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: inverhills.edu/MnTC.
Semester 1 – 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (Goal 1, 2) | 4 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra I (Goal 4) | 4 cr |
BIOL 1154 | Prinicples of Biology I* (Goal 2, 3a) | 4 cr |
COMM 1100 OR
COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1,7) OR
Public Speaking (Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication |
3 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 2 – 17 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BIOL 1155 | Prinicples of Biology II* (Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
CHEM 1061 | Princ. Chemistry I* (Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
MATH 1119 | College Algebra II (or higher level) (Goal 4) | 4 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 17 |
Semester 3 – 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 2306 OR
BIOL 2205 |
General Ecology2 OR
Microbiology3 (Goal 2, 3a) * |
4 cr |
CHEM 1062 | Princ. Chemistry II* (Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
General electives | (MnTC courses only) | 6 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 4 – 13 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 2303 | Genetics with lab*1 (Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
ENG 1111 OR
ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing OR
The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
General electives | (MnTC courses only) | 2-3 cr |
Total Credits: | 13 |
* Course required for major
1 BIOL 2303: Genetics is only offered in Spring Semesters, odd years
2 BIOL 2306: General Ecology is only offered in Fall Semesters, even years
3 BIOL 2305: Principles of Microbiology (5 credits) will also fulfill this requirement and is strongly recommended for this major.
Part-Time Recommended Course Of Study
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: inverhills.edu/MnTC.
Semester 1 – 8 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1154 | Prinicples of Biology I* (Goal 2, 3a) | 4 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra I (Goal 4) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |
Semester 2 – 9 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1155 | Prinicples of Biology II* (Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
MATH 1119 | College Algebra II (or higher level) (Goal 4) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Semester 3 – 9 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (Goal 1, 2) | 4 cr |
CHEM 1061 | Princ. Chemistry I* (Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Semester 4 – 8 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHEM 1062 | Princ. Chemistry II* (Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
COMM 1100 OR
COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1,7) OR
Public Speaking (Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication |
3 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |
Semester 5 – 10 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 2306 OR
BIOL 2205 |
General Ecology2 OR
Microbiology3 (Goal 2, 3a)* |
4 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
General elective | (MnTC course only) | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 6 – 10 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 2303 | Genetics with lab*1 (Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
ENG 1111 OR
ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing OR
The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
General elective | (MnTC course only) | 2-3 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 7 – 6 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
General elective | (MnTC course only) | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 6 |
* Course required for major
1 BIOL 2303: Genetics is only offered in Spring Semesters, odd years
2 BIOL 2306: General Ecology is only offered in Fall Semesters, even years
3BIOL 2305: Principles of Microbiology (5 credits) will also fulfill this requirement and is strongly recommended for this major.