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Biology Field of Study (For transfer to TWU, BS in Biology)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- Texas Woman's University (TWU)
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Biology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
The guided pathway in Biology will set the foundation to discover and understand how living things work in conjunction with their surroundings while utilizing skills based upon the scientific method. An Associate of Science Field of Study in Biology degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to Texas Woman's University (TWU) to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in research, conservation, education, biotechnology, wildlife, forensics, the environment, pharmaceuticals, and many more areas.
This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Biology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. Field of study degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Texas Woman's University (TWU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements. This Field of Study degree in Biology does not complete the Core.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on TWU to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you pursue Biology as a major at TWU.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413.
MATH 1314
MATH 1316
MATH 2412
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a Core course and a Field of Study course.
CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I Prerequisite of MATH 1314 or equivalent academic preparation before enrolling in the course. This is a Field of Study course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching information at TWU, to major in Biology.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Biology degree.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II This is a Core course and a Field of Study course.
CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a Field of Study course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to TWU.
Total Hours: 3
SEMESTER 4
PHYS 1401 – College Physics I Prerequisite of MATH 1316 or equivalent academic preparation before enrolling in the course. This is a Field of Study course.
CHEM 2423 – Organic Chemistry I This is a Field of Study course.
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021 you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at TWU Fall 2022)
- Check with your advisor for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 5
CHEM 2425 – Organic Chemistry II This is a required General Elective course.
PHYS 1402 – College Physics II This is a required General Elective course.
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science Field of Study in Biology degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to TWU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
Texas Woman's University
For questions about the Texas Woman's University portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (940) 898-3850 or kdonohoo@twu.edu. It is best to apply to Texas Woman's University a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
SEMESTER 1
BIOL 2113 & BIOL 2111 (BIOL 1411 & BIOL 1111) – Plant Biology and Plant Biology Laboratory
BACT 3113 & BACT 3111 – General Microbiology & General Microbiology Laboratory
MATH 1703 (MATH 1342) Elementary Statistics I
Upper-level Multicultural Women's Studies Course (CB 090 Core Course)
Upper Level Elective
Total Hours: 17
SEMESTER 2
BIOL 4813 & BIOL 4811 – Molecular and Cellular Biology: Gene Expression and Gene Expression Laboratory
Upper-level Minor Elective
ZOOL 4243 & ZOOL 4241 – Medical Physiology and Medical Physiology Laboratory
Social/Behavioral Science Core (CB 080 Core Course)
Upper-level General or Minor Elective
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
BIOL 4823 & BIOL 4821 – Molecular and Cellular Biology: Genetics and Inheritance & Lab
Upper-level Biology Elective
BIOL 4681 – Biology Seminar
Upper-level Elective (Global Perspectives Course)
Upper-level General or Minor Elective
Total Hours: 14
Note: The additional semester credit hours required to complete the total of 120 semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology can be fulfilled through elective hours.
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 45 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 12.8.2021 by Texas Woman's University)