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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Biology Transfer Pathway, AS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 9410
Program Description
The Biology Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) degree program 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.
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Program Requirements: 30 Credits
Choose one of the Restricted Biology Electives:
Choose at least 14 credits from additional Math and Science electives:
Check with receiving institution to determine best elective choices for desired program.
General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits
Complete at least 30 credits in courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Choose course(s) totaling 3 credits.
Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose course(s) totaling 3 credits.
Program Goals
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Demonstrate comprehension of biological systems at all levels of biological organization;
- Apply the scientific method within course investigations;
- Communicate biological data, analyses, and interpretations orally and/or in writing; and
- Demonstrate application of critical thinking in classroom, field, and laboratory studies
Degree Specifics
- A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- Each state university has specific program requirements for completion. Please speak with your advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees
If you complete a Transfer Pathways program at a Minnesota State community college and are admitted to a connected program at a Minnesota State university (connected programs for this specific transfer pathway degree are listed below), you will be guaranteed junior status and all 60 associate degree credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must meet special admission requirements for the major and are not guaranteed admission into the major itself.
- Bemidji State University: Biology BA, Biology BS
- Metropolitan State University: Biology BA
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Biology BS
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Biology BA
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Biology BA, Biology BS
- St. Cloud State University: Life Sciences BES, Biology BS: Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution BEES
- Winona State University: Biology BS (Allied Health, Cell & Molecular, Ecology, Environmental Science)
Pathway Plan
The following two-year Pathway Plan is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this pathway. For assistance with pathway planning, students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
Semester One (14-15 Credits)
Semester Two (14-15 Credits)
Semester Three (15-16 Credits)
- BIOL 2202 - Genetics Credits: 4
- Restricted Biology Elective OR Additional Math/Science Elective. Credits: 4-6
- General Ed/MnTC Credits: 7-8
Semester Four (15-16 Credits)
- Restricted Biology Elective OR Additional Math/Science Elective. Credits: 4-6
- Additional Math/Science Elective Credits: 4-6
- General Ed/MnTC Credits: 7-8
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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