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
Biology Transfer Pathway Degree, A.S. – 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 |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1154 | Biology: From Cell to Organism | 4 cr |
BIOL 1155 | Biology: From Organism to Ecosphere | 5 cr |
BIOL 2303 | Genetics - Note: This course is required for the Biology Transfer Pathway, and will be offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years | 5 cr |
BIOL 2205 OR
BIOL 2306 |
Microbiology* OR General Ecology - Note: This course will be offered in the fall semester of even numbered years |
4 cr |
CHEM 1061 | Principles of Chemistry I | 5 cr |
CHEM 1062 | Principles of Chemistry II | 5 cr |
Total Credits: | 28 | |
*BIOL 2305: Principles of Microbiology (5 credits) will also fulfill this requirement. |
Liberal Arts – 32 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills | 4 cr |
ENG 1111 OR
ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing in the Disciplines OR The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the ProfessionsWriting & Research for the Professions |
3 cr |
COMM 1100 OR COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication OR
Public Speaking OR mall Group Communication |
2- 3 cr |
Mathematical Logical/Reasoning | (MnTC Goal 4)
Minimum: Math 1118 or higher level to fufill at least 8 credits |
8 cr |
History, Social Sciences & Behavioral Sciences | (MnTC Goal 5) | 3 cr |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Literature | (MnTC goal 6) | 3 cr |
Liberal Arts Electives | (Must be MnTC courses) | 8 - 9 cr |
Total Credits: | 32 |
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
Recommended Course of Study for Biology Transfer Pathway Degree A.S.
If you are studying part time, see the recommended parti-time course of study. Note that not all courses will be available every semester. You will notice that in many instances you will be able to choose the specific course you will take from within a category. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: MnTC page.
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 1 – 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (MnTC Goal 1, 2) | 4 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra I (MnTC Goal 4) | 4 cr |
BIOL 1154 | Biology: From Cell to Organism* (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) | 4 cr |
COMM 1100 OR
COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (MnTC Goal 1, 7) OR Public Speaking (MnTC Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication |
3 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 2 – 17 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1155 | Biology: From Organism to Ecosphere* (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
CHEM 1061 | Princ. Chemistry I* (MnTC Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
MATH 1119 | College Algebra II or higher level (MnTC Goal 4) | 4 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 17 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 3 – 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 22051 OR BIOL 2306 |
Microbiology* OR General Ecology (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) |
4 cr |
CHEM 1062 | Princ. Chemistry II* (MnTC Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
Liberal Arts Electives | (MnTC courses only) | 6 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 4 – 13 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 2303 | Genetics with lab* (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
ENG 1111 OR
ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing in the Disciplines OR
The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2 - 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6 | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts Electives | (MnTC courses only) | 2 - 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 13 |
*Course required for major
1 BIOL 2305: Principles of Microbiology (5 credits) will also fulfill this requirement.
Recommended Part-Time Course Of Study For Biology Transfer Pathway Degree A.S.
Note that not all courses will be available every semester. You will notice that in many instances you will be able to choose the specific course you will take from within a category. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices,, please visit: MnTC page.
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 1 – 8 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1154 | Biology: From Cell to Organism* (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) | 4 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra I (MnTC Goal 4) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 2 – 9 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1155 | Biology: From Organism to Ecosphere* (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
MATH 1119 | College Algebra II or higher level (MnTC Goal 4) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 3 – 9 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (MnTC Goal 1, 2) | 4 cr |
CHEM 1061 | Princ. Chemistry I* (MnTC Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 4 – 8 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHEM 1062 | Princ. Chemistry II* (MnTC Goal 2, 3b) | 5 cr |
COMM 1100 OR COMM 1110 COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (MnTC Goal 1, 7) OR
Public Speaking (MnTC Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication |
3 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 5 – 10 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 22051 OR
BIOL 2306 |
Microbiology* OR
General Ecology (MnTC Goal 2, 3a) |
4 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts Electives | (MnTC courses only) | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 6 – 10 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 2303 | Genetics with lab* (MnTC GOAL 2, 3a) | 5 cr |
ENG 1111 OR ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing in the Disciplines OR
The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2 -3 cr |
Liberal Arts Electives | (MnTC courses only) | 2 - 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Biology A.S. Transfer Pathway Semester 7 – 6 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MnTC Goal 6 | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts Electives | (MnTC courses only) | 3 |
Total Credits: | 6 |
* Course required for major
1BIOL 2305: Principles of Microbiology (5 credits) will also fulfill this requirement.
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